Your truck’s driveline is easily one of the most important parts of your diesel truck, in the same category as your engine or suspension. It’s what allows all that power from your engine to actually get where it needs to go.
Consisting of your driveshaft, transmission, and differentials your driveline is responsible for providing power from your engine to your wheels. That’s why any problem that may emerge with your driveline is so important to address as said problem can eat into your productivity and your bottom line.
BoomTech’s team of expert mechanics is well-versed in addressing whatever issues your driveline might throw at them. We have some of the best tools on the market today, allowing us to perform a comprehensive in-depth inspection of your driveline and identify any problems it may be suffering from both present and future. Our team can perform a variety of driveline services, from differential inspection and repair to complete transmission rebuilds to driveshaft adjustments and repair. BoomTech uses the highest quality parts available, so you can rest assured that your vehicle is getting the treatment it deserves.
As your driveline is such an important part of your vehicle, it’s equally essential to keep an eye out for any issues that may crop up so you can avoid compounding damage to your vehicle and ever-costlier repairs.
Common Driveline Issues
Malfunctioning Shift Motor
If your truck possesses an automatic transmission, then it also has a shift motor. This part is responsible for shifting gears as you drive but as with any mechanical part, it can suffer malfunctions. A sure sign your shift motor is having problems is if your truck begins suffering from slow shifting or loses the ability to shift altogether. This can be caused by the shift motor either accumulating water damage or being hit with excessive heat. This in turn can impact the motor’s lubrication, which either loses its lubricating qualities or simply boiled away respectively. Although there’s no set timeline to replace a shift motor, you should replace it when you suspect a malfunction to avoid impacting your vehicle’s performance.
Limited-Slip Differential Issues
One of three differentials your truck has, the limited slip differential is always on and has the job of providing unequal power distribution for the wheels while also ensuring one wheel doesn’t get all the power. Naturally, an indicator of issues is if one wheel does start getting 100% of the power. This can be the result of a sensor malfunction. As these sensors are sensitive, they can suffer damage from excessive heat to contamination to leaking fluids from other parts of your truck. To prevent a loss in your productivity, if you suspect a problem with your limited-slip differential then call BoomTech or your local shop for help.
