
CV Joint Service
Your car is a moving work of mechanical genius. It is created from a huge range of different systems that all work together to get your car driving. The constant velocity joints are a small, but critical part, of your car and how it runs.
How Your Constant Velocity Joint Works
The constant velocity joint or CV joints are located at the end of each drive shaft. These joints work to connect the wheels to the drive shaft so that the power and speed can be transferred to the wheels and propel you forward.
They also connect to the drive shaft and help to connect the transmission to the wheels so that you can control how fast or slow your cargoes. These joints are crucial if you want your car to be able to drive in any direction or at any speed. Repair of these joints may be necessary as your car ages and as you drive more and more. This is a simple enough repair that can mean the difference between your car staying on the road and it is grounded.
Importance of Regular CV Service
This joint does not go out often but when it does your car is not going to run at all without it. The cv joint is essential in order for the transmission to make your wheels spin and therefore make your car drive. The CV joints are what make it possible for your car to move down the road and without them, you are not going to get very far.
Risks of Delaying Constant Velocity Service
Delaying this type of service is going to do a few different things. For starters, as your cv joint goes bad you may feel excessive shaking in the car when you drive, you may hear a loud clicking noise, you might notice that your tires have grease around their edges, and you may have trouble with your wheels not accelerating, even when you step on the gas.
If you fear your cv joint is going out and you do nothing to replace or repair it, you are going to end up with wheels that do not respond when you press the gas and try to go faster. You need your CV to join in order for your car to drive when you press on the gas and the transmission makes the necessary power.
McGrath Acura of Morton Grove
McGrath Acura offers a complimentary multi-point vehicle inspection with each service, they offer loaner cars as needed, shuttle service, snacks, coffee and beverages and more. We also offer a kids area where they can play and work stations.
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Dealership Amenities
- Free Multi-Point Inspection w/ any Service
- Car Wash With Any Service
- Loaner Vehicles Available
- Express Service Department
- Shuttle Service
- Free WiFi
- Snacks
- Coffee / Beverages
- Children's Play Area
- Charging Station
- Work Stations
- Magazines & Newspapers
Acura of Morton Grove Service Hours
847-470-2300
| Monday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm |