Driveline Service

Driveline Service at Stanley Ford Eastland

When you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, you’re probably expecting smooth handling. When this isn’t the case, you likely have a problem with your driveline system, as it’s responsible for redirecting power to your wheels. When you want to make sure that your vehicle is running properly near Ranger, Eastland, or Cisco, you’ll want to have your driveline inspected today at Stanley Ford Eastland.

Redirecting Power

If you drive a heavy-duty vehicle, you probably already know that towing and hefty payloads can do a number on your model’s parts. While this is true for things like your tires and your engine, it’s especially true for your driveline. Your driveline helps to redirect the power of your engine to your wheels so that you can get going. Without it, you would have a roaring engine that couldn’t move your vehicle an inch. Your driveline consists of multiple parts like your differentials and your driveshaft and is sometimes referred to as a drivetrain. If you feel like your vehicle’s handling has been impacted, you’ll want to get your driveline checked immediately, as ignoring the issue can lead to costly repairs down the road.

Bad Omens

Your driveline is incredibly complex, and it would take hours to delve into each piece. For a general idea of when you need service, you’ll want to look for:

• Leaking Fluid: If there’s fluid leaking from your vehicle, it’s never a good sign. If you see puddles forming, you’ll want to head to the dealership as soon as possible, as this could be the failure of several systems.
• Bad Handling: By now, you probably know how your model handles. If you notice drastic changes in how you’re able to take tight turns, it’s probably time that you head to the mechanic.
• Stressful Noises: When you’re driving, you’re going to want to keep an ear out for odd noises. Generally, if it's a problem with your driveline, these noises will get worse when you hit higher speeds.
• Vibrations: Your model should never be vibrating. If it is, you almost certainly have a problem with either your tires or your driveline itself.

Your Next Service

Our mechanics will examine the entirety of your system so that you can be sure the problem is truly resolved. Some of the major parts that they’ll be dealing with are listed below.

• Dealing with a Transfer Case: Your transfer case is actually a differential itself, but this specific kind is only found in 4x4 models. This part will help direct power to both your rear and front wheels so that you have the capability that you’re after.
• Dealing With Differentials: Your engine needs a constant supply of oil to run properly, and the same goes for your differentials. While you might have a varying number, it’s important to make sure that each differential is properly lubricated.
• Dealing With Your Driveshaft: This part is a long tube and works as a bridge for the other parts in the system. In rear-wheel drive vehicles, it helps to transfer the power of your transmission to your differentials. Generally, this part will be inspected alongside the other pieces of your driveline system.

 

When you need to schedule a service, you’ll want to trust the mechanics at Stanley Ford Eastland.