What causes a rear differential to go bad?
What causes a rear differential to go bad?
A limited slip differential is a type of differential that limits the independency of the driven wheels that are on the same axle. So, while open differential sends power to the wheel with the least amount resistance, LSD distributes the power and torque between the wheels and the car is able to move while the one with open diff would be stuck.
How to order remanufactured front and rear differentials?
Perhaps the best part about shopping with us is that the parts will be delivered to your front door and for a lower price than our competitors. Call us today at (719) 725-1559. Our knowledgeable staff can answer all the questions you have regarding our remanufactured differentials.
Why do you need a rear wheel drive differential?
For rear wheel drive vehicles, it is more complex as the driven wheels are further away from the engine, thus, they require a driveshaft. If we would look at a picture of the insides of a differential, we would see that at the end of our driveshaft is a pinion gear that connects to a larger ring gear inside the differential.
Can a car turn at the same speed without a differential?
Without the differential, both of your driven car wheels would turn at the same speed. So, while on a straight road this configuration would be fine, in a turn like this, one wheel will always be slipping and understeering. With the differential, the two wheels are able to spin at different speeds when needed.
What happens to the rear end of a rebuilt differential?
Once thorough cleaning is accomplished the differential goes back to our rebuild center to begin assembly. All differentials are fitted with new bearings, carriers, ring and pinion, as well as yokes and seals. After assembly they are painted to lock in the renewed surface we obtained from cleaning.
How to tell if you have a bad differential?
Typically, there are two symptoms you’ll notice when you have a bad differential, or car differential problems: Rear Differential Noise – if you hear howling from the rear of your truck or SUV when you’re driving, it’s possible it’s rear differential noise.
Where does the power come from in a rear differential?
Gears inside the differential accomplish this purpose, providing a 90-degree direction change along the rear axles. The power is transmitted from the rear differential along axle shafts that connect to the wheels and rotate to propel the vehicle forward.
What does it mean when your rear differential is Howling?
Rear Differential Noise – if you hear howling from the rear of your truck or SUV when you’re driving, it’s possible it’s rear differential noise. It can change in pitch as well as come and go depending on the severity of the issue and load on the diff.
