You need to be sure that everything on the underside of your car is working just as it should be. For this reason, it’s no wonder that you start to get worried when you hear grinding noises coming from somewhere deep below your feet. That tell-tale noise – along with rough handling and a general lack of a sense of well-being – can be a sign of damage to your Honda Prelude Axle Assembly.

If you’ve got a damaged axle on your car, you could be in for big trouble. Fortunately, we’ve got all the components you’ll need to get you back on the road in no time flat.

The purpose of your axle assembly is simple: it exists in order to transfer the rotational forces from the transmission to the wheels (in layman’s terms, to actually spin the wheels). The major parts of a Honda Prelude Axle Assembly are the main axle shaft and its necessary and attached joints. Unless you’ve managed to snap the axle shaft itself (possible but less likely), you’re likely to find the trouble somewhere in the joints. The axle joints can easily become clogged with grease, dust, and other contaminants – and when the joints are full of gunk, there’s no way you can expect them to move freely. You might think the quick way out of this pickle is to flush out or replace the joints alone. Unfortunately, this is a harder proposition than it sounds like and can be messy and frustrating. Plus, you’re unlikely to get the high-quality workmanship you gain from replacing the whole axle assembly.Putting a band-aid on your Honda Prelude Axle Assembly is not your goal: you want a fix that will keep your vehicle healthily out on the road for years to come.