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What is the Driveline of Your Vehicle?
October 24th, 2019
The driveline of your vehicle takes the power generated by the engine and transforms it into the rotation of the tires, providing the speed of your vehicle utilizing torque. The driveline is a very complex part of your vehicle. It includes the transmission, the driveshaft, the axles, and the wheels. It works in conjunction with the engine to move the wheels. Without a driveline, the power the engine creates would stop in the transmission, and the wheels won’t turn.
When your driveline has an issue, it will lead to steering issues which will require an inspection to see if parts may require replacement or replacing the entire system may be required. As with most intricate vehicle systems, it’s always best to check your owner’s manual to see when your manufacturer recommends getting a driveline service. The general rule is to have it inspected every 30,000–60,000 miles. If your vehicle is vibrating, especially at high speeds, or starts making strange noises, again at high speeds, then those are probably good signs that you require driveline service. Another indicator is if you feel resistance while making tight turns.
Parts of the Driveline
• The driveline is comprised of a collection of components in a vehicle that transfers power from the transmission to the wheels. These components include the driveshaft, CV joints, the differential, the axle shafts and the U-joints.
• A driveshaft is a long tube of steel that is linked to a car’s transmission at one end and the wheels at the other. It transfers the mechanical power from the transmission to the other components of the vehicle.
• A U-joint, or universal joint, is a flexible pivot point that transmits power allowing for varying angles of the driveshaft.
• CV joints, or constant-velocity joints, are part of the driveshaft. These joints are designed to be able to bend in any direction while continuing to turn the drive wheels at a constant velocity.
• The differential is where the power makes its last stop before spinning the wheels.
• Axle shafts are a single rotating shaft, on either side of the differential, which delivers power from the final drive assembly to the drive wheels.
When getting your driveline inspected, the technicians at Milstead Automotive will check your joints for proper lubrication and check for any noise or vibration occurring in the course of acceleration that could possibly suggest a problem. Driveline should be inspected at the initial sign of a problem. If you believe your driveline is in need of repairs, Milstead Automotive provides quality driveline repair in Spring, TX. Let us help you keep your ride running its best, check out our list of auto repair services we offer in Spring, TX!
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