Maintaining your truck is not just about keeping it running; it’s about keeping every part in excellent condition. One essential component often overlooked is regular maintenance on differentials. The primary function of a differential in trucks is to allow the wheels to rotate at different speeds. This is essential because, during turns, the outer wheels need to travel a longer distance and thus move faster than the inner wheels.

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Differentials eventually wear out and need to be replaced. You may notice a strange noise from the axle area as one of the first warning signs. When the differential shows signs of failing, it’s essential to repair it. If you leave it too long and it freezes up while driving, you could lose control of your truck, and other parts like the axle, driveshaft, and transmission could be damaged.

We offer differential service installation for various applications, from light to heavy-duty trucks, buses, RVs, semis, and fleets. We also use the latest diagnostics and specialized tools to ensure your gears are running smoothly. Every job is built to meet or exceed Dem specifications, backed by our 2-year unlimited mileage warranty.

Differential Problems and Symptoms:

If you hear strange sounds from under your truck or see tire damage, you might consider checking your differentials sooner. If not, you may experience poor handling, grinding gears, and vibrations in particular cases.

Whining Sound Coming From Under your Truck

The whirring noise is caused by your differential fluid not supplying enough lubrication. You might have a differential fluid leak.

Tire Wear

A bad rear differential causes wheel misalignment. A lousy differential causes the inner tires to rotate faster than they should.

Vibration

Along with whining noise, vibration is the first sign of a bad differential. Several factors cause vibration.

• One of which is a differential fluid leak.
• And the other, could be components wear, you will notice some vibration originating from the driveshaft, which becomes more noticeable when accelerating.

Grinding Gears

Another sign is grinding differential gear sounds. Once your differential wears down or if a fluid change is required, this humming noise will start appearing.

Fortunately, this sign might require a fluid change. Yet, ignoring this sign may result in more substantial damage that can affect your transmission.

Poor Handling

A bad front or rear differential will result in poor cornering. If you find it more challenging to turf than you are used to, you might have a damaged differential. Yet, there are other components attached to your axle shafts, as well as your tires, that may cause difficult handling. Once you find it difficult to turn, you must have your vehicle checked before losing control of it.