Axle Assemblies

Are you looking for axle assembly parts for your truck or trailer? MaxiPARTS sells top-quality truck and trailer parts to customers all over the country. Axle assemblies are essential for ensuring that your truck operates seamlessly. They have different components and serve different purposes in front- and rear-wheel drive vehicles. It is responsible for turning the wheels and making sure they stay in the same position relative to each other. Axle assemblies can also help with load-bearing. 

What are the components of axle assemblies?

The number of axle assembly components varies by vehicle. Some trucks have axle assembly to improve steering and suspension while other trucks have simpler axle assemblies consisting of axle, bearings and axle housing.

In front-wheel drive trucks, the axle assembly drives torque to the wheels of the vehicle. The assembly transfers power from the engine of the vehicle to the wheel and allows the wheels to rotate freely. Front-wheel drive vehicle axle components include:

• An inner stub shaft that connects the CV axle and differential

• An outer stub shaft that protects the crankshaft by preventing load transmission

• An interconnecting shaft that joins both universal joints

The axle assembly in rear-wheel drive trucks is primarily responsible for suspension and load bearing. Some rear-wheel drive vehicles also use axle assemblies that improve steering.

Get Axle Assembly parts from MaxiPARTS

MaxiPARTS is one of Australia’s leading destinations for truck and trailer parts. We sell truck and trailer axle assembly parts to customers all over the country.

You can receive free delivery on select orders*. Find your closest MaxiPARTS branch by using our store locator. We have branches in Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and NSW.