Tech Bulletins

Don’t End Up Stranded with Inferior CV Axles TrakMotive® offers a true solution with the HD Xtreme™ CV Axle program, which is specifically designed to handle the most extreme environments.

TrakMotive Subaru HD XXT CV Axles Solve OE Binding issues Developed for increased linear travel and greater articulation, to compensate for worn or fatigued engine / transmission mounts.  Learn More:

The Problem Developed from Original Equipment design. These CV axles rely on the inboard joint to provide all linear travel (plunge) for the CV axle. This limits the maximum angle this type of CV axle can operate at without  binding to, 23° for a tripod style and 30°...

Removing the Drive Shaft IMPORTANT INITIAL STEP You must first raise the vehicle up using a lift, floor jack and jackstays. When a drive shaft is removed the vehicle will no longer be in park and can roll because the link between the drive wheels and transmission is...

CV Axle Issues on Vehicles with Altered/Lifted Suspensions It has come to our attention that vehicles with altered (lifted) suspensions experience higher CV axle failure rates. This is because the high lift angle puts the wheel further away from the differential,...

Practical Solutions to Common CV Axle Problems OEM Axle Bearing BracketsProblem: Some OEM axle bearing brackets are prone to failure because they are made of low-density aluminum and prone to breakage when being pressed onto a new axle bearing. Solution: TrakMotive...

Removal & Installation Issues Removal Problem: Prying and striking the axle during removal often causes the circlip to become caught and damages both the axle and transmission splines. Solution: Use a CV removal tool that attaches to a slide hammer is the best...

TrakMotive™ Subaru HD Axles Solve OE Binding Issues Problem: The original OE design relies on the inboard and outboard joint to provide all linear travel for the axle. However this axle design will often create a binding issue when installed on vehicles where the...

A Visual Look At CV Axle Joints A New CV Axle is the Best Replacement Practice to Ensure Proper Fit & Long Lasting Performance CV joint housings are typically forged from iron billets. After the joint is machined, induction heat treating is used to harden wear...