Transaxle repair is being discussed. Technician A says in some cases, flange-mounted drive shafts may be left attached to the wheel and hub assembly and only unbolted at the transmission flange. Technician B says never separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle as this may cause wheel alignment problems. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because, in some repair scenarios, it's indeed possible and sometimes recommended to leave the drive shafts attached to the wheel and hub assembly, only disconnecting them at the transmission flange to facilitate certain repairs or maintenance tasks. Technician B is incorrect because separating the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle is a common practice during various repair and maintenance tasks, including transaxle repair, and does not inherently cause wheel alignment problems, although alignment should always be checked after such work.

Transaxle Repair Is Being Discussed