The Secret in Front-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drives

Anthony Fontanelle
September 24, 2007

Almost four decades of car manufacturing has earned Audi respect and authority in the world of automobiles. Together with other giants in the automobile industry, Audi has produced and improved a lot of the car technologies known to man today. Their car parts are made and assembled with dedicated attention that never fails to produce vehicles with powerful performance. Thus, Audi cars have always been recognized for being able to deliver stellar driving experiences. In a bid to further satisfy consumers, Audi has equipped their vehicles with front-wheel drive and four-wheel drives. However, to ensure both performance and efficiency, Audi cars employ parts such as the Audi CV Joint and the Audi CV Boot.

The Audi CV Joint, or Constant-velocity Joint if spelled out, fulfills a highly significant role in the propulsion of the vehicle. It transmits the torque power of the transmission to the drive wheels of the vehicle. The Audi CV Joint allows a rotating shaft to direct power through a variable angle, in a constant rotational speed without considerable increase in friction or play. This part is most likely faced with dirt, road debris and other extreme road elements because of where it is located. Knowing of how important it is and of how prone an Audi CV Joint is to damage, its defenses need to be considered.

This is where the Audi CV Boot comes in. This part is specifically designed to protect the Audi CV Joint from elements potentially damaging to one's Audi CV Joint. By providing cover to it, the Audi CV Boot guarantees a smooth and efficient performance from the CV joint. The waterproof shield prevents road elements from coming into contact with the Audi CV Joint. The Audi CV Boot is also greased to keep the CV joint well-lubricated, ensuring smooth engine operation. Together, these two make up most of the parts in the shaft assembly responsible for front-wheel or four-wheel drive operations. With such parts in tow, Audi has yet again proved its right to be one of the industry's giants.

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