What are the effects of a broken front axle on a car?
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The effects of a broken front axle on a car include: 1. Constant rattling noise on bumpy roads; 2. Unstable car movement with left and right swaying; 3. Car pulling to one side during braking; 4. Loss of steering control; 5. Excessive play in the front ball joint, making it prone to breakage under impact loads. The front axle of a car, also known as the front beam, is a device that transmits various directional forces between the frame and the front wheels, along with the resulting bending and torsional moments. It transmits the steering force from the steering gear to the wheels to achieve vehicle steering. It not only supports the sprung mass at the front of the vehicle and bears vertical loads but also withstands various longitudinal forces, lateral forces, and related moments. Its function is to utilize the steering knuckle to achieve vehicle steering and transmit the thrust from the driving rear axle to the wheels, while also bearing braking forces and moments during braking.