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axle

[ak-suhl] / ˈæk səl /


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The work stoppage imperils GM’s heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, as the automaker has limited axle stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

An obvious solution to that was to recover from the front axle as well as the rear.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The maneuvering is actually quite smart for a drummy little compact with about 60% of its weight over the front wheels and a torsion-beam rear axle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Next up is the E-Ray, with the 6.2-liter V8 aided by an electric motor on the front axle, starting at $108,600.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

He planned to coat the chute with axle grease.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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