Does a Used Car with a Replaced Rear Axle Depreciate?

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DiMadeline
07/29/25 1:35pm
Replacing the rear axle of a used car can lead to depreciation. The rear axle of a car refers to the bridge above the rear wheels. If the car is front-wheel drive, the rear axle is merely a driven axle, serving only to support the vehicle's weight. The front and rear axles refer to the parts of the front and rear wheel shafts, respectively. The front axle includes components such as shock-absorbing springs, steering gears, and balance shafts, while the rear axle includes the drive shaft and transmission gears. Below is some relevant knowledge about the rear axle: 1. How the rear axle works: The engine transmits power to the gearbox, which then sends it to the large gear plate on the rear axle. When the car is moving straight, the state of the rear axle remains unchanged. When the car turns, the internal components of the rear axle adjust the speed of the tires, improving the car's maneuverability during turns. 2. The structure of the rear axle: The rear axle is hollow but contains an additional drive shaft inside, which splits the differential in the middle of the axle housing. The rear axle can cushion the impact force generated when driving on rough roads, reduce vibrations during driving, ensure the stability of the car while moving, and also receive power control transmitted from the front axle, enabling the car to make turns.
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