My wife’s 2016 CX-5 AWD has 120k miles. The driveshaft to the rear (AWD shaft) is broken. The shop wants about $900 to replace it. I don’t think I need AWD anymore. Can I ask the shop to remove the driveshaft and just run the car as FWD? Is that OK? Will there be any problems since it’s originally AWD? Hurt the transmission?
Can I ask the shop to remove the driveshaft and just run the car as FWD
It depends entirely on what type of AWD it uses (full time/part time, active/passive, mechanical, electronic, etc.), but usually the answer is no, these things don't like having an output missing. I don't know what this 2016 has (I don't have access to the technical specifications) , but maybe the shop does. Ask them.
FYI, in the future please put a concise description of your problem in the title, not your car. Thanks.
