Stub axles are on the ends of the axles. They serve for mounting and turning of steering wheels. Stub axles are under tremendous load that is why they are made of hardened steel. This ensures high reliability and long service life. However, it is not always possible to avoid damages, such as an accident or excessive mechanical stress.
It is quite easy to determine that the stub axle is out of order. Car is hoisted and examined to make sure that the wheel is too loose. However, the reason for this may be faulty bearing. A broken stub axle is dangerous, so you should immediately find out the reason of failure. Defective stub axle can cause a serious accident. If you need a replacement, it is performed in a specialized auto repair shop. A non-professional cannot perform such work because special tools are required.
Lifetime of the stub axle usually coincides with the life of the vehicle. If replacement is still needed, you should pay attention to the quality. It is doubtful whether any other car part is under such tremendous load. In our online store of car parts you will find stub axles for different cars. You can order many other car parts in our online shop. If you look for timing belt cover, shock absorber, bumper, wiper pull rods, timing belt, thermostat or evaporator, look through the assortment of our online shop. Use search function to find the necessary part and order it.
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