Most cars have several types of axles. Some are straight and operate in a straightforward manner. These usually don’t usually need to be replaced unless they are very old or your Lotus, Elise has been in an accident. Other axles use “universal joints,” which are a bit more complicated and can fail, putting you at risk. Car owners that are conscientious about maintenance will rarely face this problem, though, because these types of axles will squeal and make a lot of noise before they fail. This should give most Lotus, Elise owners plenty of time to make repairs themselves or take their car in for an inspection.
Generally, an axle is a rod that spins to transfer rotational energy from one side of the axle to the other side of an object. In Lotus, Elises, there are axles running... View more between the wheels and transmission or between the transmission and differential housing. If the axles in your Lotus, Elise are experiencing problems, this is something you need to deal with sooner than later. A misaligned axle can damage your car, and a broken axle can cause an accident. This website has some of the best deals on axles available online, so if you are planning to do axle repairs yourself, we can help. View less
