Differential Rebuild

What Is A Differential?

A crucial part of the drivetrain that divides the torque of the engine between the wheels, giving them the ability to turn at different rates when necessary. In system is initiated when turning corners. Differentials differ depending on the drivetrain:

• The differential is on the rear axle on a standard front-wheel-drive vehicle.
• The differential is on the transaxle on a front-wheel-drive vehicle.
• There are two differentials for all-wheel-drive vehicles, both front-end and rear-end axles.

Signs You Need A Differential Rebuild.

There are different caution signs that shouldn’t be ignored when it comes to your differentials. These signs are:

• Whistling noises.
• Vibrations.
• Gear griding.
• Rubbing or clunking noise.
• Sluggish performance.

If you are experiencing any of these problems, contact us at Big R Service Center so that we can help you avoid more damage; we provide both front-end and rear-end rebuilding. We’re specialists when it comes to the differential system and can give a correct diagnosis of what is ailing your vehicle.

How To Rebuild A Differential.

As differential specialists, we can help diagnose and repair parts of a differential helping to avoid a full differential rebuild, as oftentimes it’s a simple repair that will solve the problem. A few potential repairs are:

• Differential side seals.
• Differential pinion seal.
• Differential gasket replacement.
• Differential gear replacement.
• Differential bearing replacement.

To completely replace the differential the housing, gears, and seals all need to be replaced. On average, a certified shop can perform the entire rebuild process within a few hours. Without the prior experience this process can take much longer, so don’t just leave your vehicle with someone who says they can do it, take it to the differential specialists and get it done right.