Nissan 200SX axle assemblies keep your wheels turning, and their maintenance is absolutely critical to keeping your car running smoothly. A complex system of boots, bearings, shafts, and lubricants, the axle assembly is a parts grouping that must be regularly inspected and maintained. Axle work can be a complicated undertaking, and should generally only be attempted by skilled mechanics.

The axle will spin millions upon millions of times throughout its life. Without proper lubrication, the internal bearing will quickly experience friction, which generates heat, which further contributes to the breakdown of the lubricant.

Once this process starts, failure of the axle will result. The bearings of the Nissan 200SX axle assembly are contained within a race protected by a rubber boot, which also keeps the thick lubricant in place. The boots should be regularly inspected for tears and ribs, as their construction makes them vulnerable. If the boot is torn, odds are that you have already lost the lubricant and you are on your way to failure of the part. The boots can be replaced and the bearing repacked with lubricant; however, to replace the boots, the entire Nissan 200SX axle assembly must be removed. As long as you have pulled the assembly out, it generally makes sense simply to replace it. Nissan 200SX axle assemblies are not terribly expensive, and the security offered by professionally packed bearings are more than worth the cost.If you find yourself with torn axle boots, or other symptoms of axle failure, you can order a new Nissan 200SX axle assembly anytime from our convenient 24/7 online catalogue and have it shipped directly to your door.