Are you hearing some ugly grinding noises when you're out and about in your Chevy Tracker? If you hear this only when applying brakes, it's probably the brake rotor (which would have been preceded by squealing noises as the pads wore away). If you're hearing it on a regular basis, however, your Chevy Tracker Axle Assembly may be damaged. This problem is endemic to off-road vehicles, especially when they're driven over rough roads a lot.

The Chevy Tracker Axle Assembly consists of an axle shaft, CV (constant velocity)joints and the U (universal) joint. Its job is to transmit the rotational motion to the drive wheels from the transmission.

This assembly is usually found on front and 4-wheel drive vehicles, trucks, as well as the more expensive RWD European imports. In order for this to function smoothly and properly, all of these moving parts must be carefully packed in grease and sealed and protected from the elements. The rubber accordion-like gasket around the CV-joints are called "boots" and must be durable enough to protect the joints from abrasive dirt and dust. Even a brief exposure to road contaminants can do substantial damage. Replacing a cracked or torn boot is a major undertaking, even if you have the proper tools for the job. Flushing particle contaminants from the joints is messy and difficult, and if the boot is cracked, the damage may already be done even though no noises are apparent. Repair is also expensive; you'll find it more economical to simply replace the entire Chevy Tracker Axle Assembly. Fortunately, we can ease your pain with our substantial discount pricing, so come see us first.