1993 Chevrolet Corsica Transmission status

1993 CHEVROLET CORSICA
150,000 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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IMACC2012
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After hitting a hole on the road the control arm separated from the front bolt weld . That caused the wheel to shift back and the trans-axle to split from the firs boot ( near the gear box). I was worried that transmission was affected so I removed the broken trans-axle, jack up both front wheels, started the engine and shifted trough the gears. I was expecting both transmission ends to spin but only the one with the missing trans-axle is turning while the other one with the wheel attached it stays still. In this case I am wondering if this is normal and is worth replacing the control arm and the trans-axle. I appreciate any suggestion on how to investigate the status of the transmission.
Mar 11, 2015 at 6:49 AM
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HMAC300
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only one wheel turns so it' s normal. inspect carefully around the control arm so it can be welded where bolt broke off. then reinstall a rebuilt shaft and then check to see if any damage to trans which I kind of doubt.
Mar 11, 2015 at 7:59 AM
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IMACC2012
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Thank you for your response. Can't weld it back due to rust but I am willing to replace it with a new control arm, providing the transmission is still good. If only one transmission shaft is turning it means that I have a single wheel traction or is that differential working ? I am a bit confused. Thank you again.
Mar 11, 2015 at 9:07 AM
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HMAC300
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that is the differential working and most cars are like that unless they have positraction.
Mar 11, 2015 at 12:11 PM