You’d like to think that if your axle broke, you’d know it right? Probably. Still, however, there are a number of things that can go wrong with your Subaru Outback Axle Assembly that might not be quite as obvious as a broken axle shaft – which is why you should make a habit of regularly checking out what’s going on deep beneath your car. Your axle assembly consists of an axle shaft and a number of joints that keep the shaft attached where necessary using various bushings and fixtures.

The purpose of your axle assembly is to transfer rotational force from the transmission to the wheels – or, in layman’s terms, to simply turn the wheels of your vehicle, thus creating motion. If the axle shaft of your axle assembly has snapped (which can happen due to a manufacturing glitch or as a result of hitting something on the roadway that serves to crack the shaft), chances are you will know it right away when you loose control of your vehicle or suddenly find your chassis on the ground.

If you’ve been hearing odd grinding or clunking noises coming from an unknown source, however, the trouble could be with one of the joints of your Subaru Outback Axle Assembly. You might think, then, that the best solution is to simply flush out or replace the offending joints. Unfortunately, however, this is rarely effective. Flushing out joints is a messy procedure with a high rate of failure, and replacing joints rarely results in high-quality workmanship across the board. The best solution, then, is to replace your Subaru Outback Axle Assembly as a full and cohesive unit.Luckily, we have just the parts you need in stock today at the lowest prices in town.