Pontiac axle assembly: Effective linking mechanism for rotational force transmission

Anthony Fontanelle
September 10, 2007

Road irregularities can make driving uncomfortable on your part because you can get a bouncy feel when your car hits those bumps. It’s a good thing that your car has been equipped with a group of car components that helps in cushioning your car from road impacts. Collectively known as the suspension system, this group of vehicle parts usually consists of shock absorbers and springs that link the tire of your car with its suspended portion. Basically, suspension systems serve a number of purposes. First, they keep you well isolated and comfortable from bumps, vibrations, and road bumps. Aside from that, they also contribute to the braking and handling functions of your Pontiac to be able to provide you with good active safety and driving pleasure. Lastly, the suspension system also protects the cargoes, luggage, and the vehicle itself from wear and damage caused by road bumps. Your car may either be equipped with a front suspension system or a rear suspension system, depending on its configurations. Moreover, there are three types of suspension systems: the dependent suspension system, independent suspension system, and the semi-dependent suspension system.

The term axle in suspension systems is not to be disregarded, because it plays an important role in the overall function of your ride and as well as in the vehicle handling. This car component is fixed inside the hole in the wheel with a bushing or bearing to allow the wheel to rotate. Your Pontiac axle assembly is one of the most vital structural components of your car. This is because it keeps the position of the car wheels adjacent to each other and properly secured to the vehicle body. Not only that, your Pontiac axle assembly also carries the entire weight of your vehicle, making sure that only the wheels are touching the ground. Depending on the design of the vehicle, your Pontiac axle assembly may also serve in braking, drive, and steering purposes.

Axle assemblies can be useful in your vehicle’s drive because one or more axles can be essential parts of your Pontiac’s drivetrain. This suspension system component actually helps in accelerating the vehicle when the mechanical system transfers the force to the wheels by exerting a rotational force to the axle. The axle assembly can also be used in the braking function of your Pontiac. You can slow down your car when you apply force to the braking rotation of the axle. Moreover, you can also use this in conjunction with the other braking components in order to promote engine braking. The rotational axis of your vehicle can also be controlled since the front axles of most vehicles are steering axles. That way, the axle assembly can be effectively used in the steering functions of your car. However, this suspension system component would not be able to function efficiently if not for its sub-components. A typical Pontiac assembly includes a CV or constant velocity joint, a universal joint and an axle shaft. If you want to maintain an exceptional car ride and handling, then you need to properly maintain your Pontiac axle assembly. Just keep them properly greased, and you will definitely have a hard-wearing axle assembly.

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