If you suspect that you need a Mini axle assembly, then it's best not to put it off. It would be a shame to cause further damage to your suspension and handling by putting off replacing your Mini axle assembly. The powerful vibrating during turns is not good for your suspension, and if left unattended could loosen other parts and cause problems with the other drive train parts found near the Mini axle assembly. But, of course, the most obvious reason not to procrastinate when it comes to changing your Mini axle assembly is safety. If you don't replace your Mini axle assembly when you should, the worse case scenario is an axle failure, which could lead to a wheel actually coming off while driving. After installing a new Mini axle assembly, there are maintenance steps you can take to help it to last longer. It is a good idea to have your axle serviced at about every 24,000 miles. This will typically include having your Mini axle assembly cleaned and having the bearings greased and repacked. It doesn't hurt to have the lube checked in the area of your Mini axle assembly each time you have the oil changed, which should be every three thousand miles. Getting into the habit of doing it at the same time will help to ensure that you have plenty of opportunity to keep a good eye on the condition of your Mini axle assembly and to be able to remedy small problems before they become large ones, keeping your new Mini axle assembly in good working order for as long as possible.