How Many CV Axles Does a Car Have?

Most passenger cars have 2 or 4 CV (constant velocity) axles, determined entirely by the vehicle’s drivetrain and suspension setup. Front-wheel drive (FWD) cars use 2 CV axles in the front. All-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) cars with independent suspension use 4 CV axles. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) cars have either 2 rear CV […]