Glnnhj

I have what I think is a bad axle on a 2003 TL-S. Can it be driven from Florida to Virginia for repair? What are the safety concerns?

Ron A

Welcome to the forum.

The forum where you originally posted is meant for problems, comments, and suggestions for the website itself, so I moved your thread to the car specific forum applicable to your vehicle.

3.2TLc

Hey Ginnhj, welcome !
About your safety concerns......if indeed you have a "bad" axle, I would'nt want to risk a trip of that distance. But, first of all....you should have it professionally checked as you seem to be unsure of the condition.

What is it doing that makes you think it is going bad ? Have you looked over the cv boots on the affected axle ? If torn or leaking, the joints may be worn. This would cause the car's steering to possibly be erratic when turning the wheels. Jerking and clicking noises are also a sign of a bad axle.

Skirmich

Possible AXLE problems at Speed = Crash....
If you think you have a Going-out Axle dont test it.. If you lose it at Highway speed the car can suddenly pull at the opposite direction which could cause an Accident... Have your car Towed!