Toyota Tercel axle assemblies are the parts that allow your wheels to turn. If they fail, you wheels can’t spin properly, and the whole point of a car becomes moot. Toyota takes great care with its components, and the Toyota Tercel’s axle assemblies are highly engineered to last a long time.

An axle assembly is a system of bearing, boots, shafts, and most importantly, lubricant. A failure of the axle is frequently a failure of the lubricant.

The bearings of the axle allow the spinning motion to happen, and friction is their enemy. The lubricant is absolutely vital to the health of the axle. The lubricant of the Toyota Tercel axle assembly is held in place and protected by a rubber boot. While it is a tough and durable rubber, over time, it will dry rot and it may also be damaged by any number of hazards. The boot should be periodically inspected for damage or leaks, and if it has started to leak, then it should be replaced and the bearings repacked in fresh lubricant. Since you have to remove the entire axle assembly to replace the boot anyway, it generally makes sense to simply replace the assembly. While this is more expensive than simply replacing the boot, you will start with fresh bearings and professionally packed lubricant. Eventually, the part will fail anyway, and you are just saving yourself some labor.So if you find torn boots or have any other reason to suspect a failure of your Toyota Tercel’s axle assembly, you can order a replacement from our online catalogue and have it shipped right to your door.