Parts for your 2018 Honda Civic-Driveshafts

2018 Honda Civic driveshafts: purpose, care and when to replace

Per Honda technical literature—the Civic (FC/FK, MY16–21) Factory Service Manual and OEM parts catalogues—the 2018 Honda Civic is fitted with two front driveshaft assemblies (also called CV axles/half‑shafts). There’s no long propeller shaft because the 2018 Civic is front‑wheel drive across the range, including the Type R. So, driveshafts are absolutely relevant on this model, and they’re a key part of getting engine power to the front wheels.

Each driveshaft links the transaxle to a front wheel via constant‑velocity (CV) joints. Those joints allow smooth power delivery while the wheels steer and the suspension moves. The outer CV joint handles steering angles