Glossary / Suspension

axle

49 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The axle is a metal rod that holds each wheel in place and lets the car move. It also carries the power from the engine to the wheels.

Technical Definition

An axle is the shaft that connects the wheels to the vehicle’s suspension and drivetrain, transmitting power from the differential to the wheels.

Hear It Discussed

"Civic Type R front suspension and axle actually."
Top 5 GT Cars - Most Fun Under $50K, Sports Car-Shaped Hole, Does The Dealer Always Know Best? | Episode 1,011 Everyday Driver Car Debate 07:07

"new, not doing axles, but basically everything else"
The Best and Worst Cars This Year — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 219 The Carmudgeon Show 09:17

""My axle going to fall off or is the wheel going to fall off? All of the above. Well, the wheel will fall off. Yeah. The wheel will not fall off. It's very likely that the axle will just shear..."
#2621: Worst Car of the Millenium The Best of Car Talk 04:28