5 symptoms of differential troubles

[@jamesrowe2055]

My differential went bad and I'm getting it fixed right now and I didn't really understand what it was but after watching this video I certainly do now wow what a great video and awesome demonstration thank you

[@TheAbJGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@FJTabb]

What was your car doing?

[@jamesrowe2055]

@@FJTabb actually the mechanic was wrong it was my wheel bearing I had already bought a wheel bearing but hurt my back and couldn't do it myself also they changed the short drive shaft

[@randyb3347]

Outstanding presentation and information. Two thumbs up.

[@TheAbJGarage]

Thank you kindly!

[@dancunchiriga]

Excellent video. Thank you. Professor indeed.

[@TheAbJGarage]

You are very welcome!

[@mnmz6934]

Hi, great information! I have been having trouble diagnosing my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's noise for about a year now. I've been to the dealership multiple times and they always tell me it's normal, which I think there is something wrong with the Diff. First of all, there were fluid leaking all the way to the driveshaft. The dealer says this is from the drain plug, which I find BS. Then all of my tires were cupping, which the dealer blamed on lack of alignment. I also hear a whirring or whining noise from around 45mph and I can manipulate the noise by feathering the gas pedal. The dealer says some Danas are just louder than others. Lastly, I would occasionally hear a clacking (not sure how to describe it, but sounds like something is binding) and a thumping/clunking noise when reversing while turning and when coming to a stop. This noise happens randomly and is hard to reproduce. Would you please help advise if my vehicle is having differential issues? Or is this normal differential slack? Thank you for your time

[@janpalmer3025]

Excellent video, I learn alot of knowledge that will help to diagnose my problem.

[@TheAbJGarage]

Glad to help!!

[@keithschneider4483]

What would cause it to clunk when going into Reverse or Drive then if you apply brakes really hard then shift it don't clunk

[@pabs8]

I feel that Im in an automobile class. Thanks professor for explaining it with a real size model.

[@TheAbJGarage]

Happy to help

[@pavanjoshi1]

a humming noise was coming from my forester and a mechanic changed wheel bearing assembly but that did not solved my problem. I am experiencing same symptoms like corning issue, sudden speed gain, poor steering handling. Every mechanic has tried from changing the breaks, rotors, calipers to wheel bearing but no one ever find the problem. I am really zero confidence on so called mechanics. Now I am thinking the amount I paid to them for not solving my issue could have used as a down payment for new car.

[@nzweuwaheed]

What did you do to eliminate humming noise ?

[@pavanjoshi1]

@@nzweuwaheed nothing, living with it.

[@michaelcampos2452]

That's ur differential mine hummed because I had a leak I wasn't aware off so I was riding dry and mines ended up locking in the fwy

[@JLove1989]

Yeah it can be dangerous especially if it locks up while driving on interstate it something.. it eventually it will break down on the road somewhere it can be now or later or even years never know that is the bad part

[@mujahidislam8303]

My Captiva AWD has an issue. While turning the steering or making a U-turn at a slow speed, the car shudders as if something is holding the tires. While reversing and turning the steering, it has the tires with vibrations. Moreover, both the rear tires are worn only on the inside. The problem doesn't seem to exist when I remove the drive shaft. I tried to change the drive shaft of a good car, but the problem didn't seem to go away. Please help me. What might be the issue with my vehicle?

[@TheAbJGarage]

Have you looked at the wheel alignment? It seems you have wheel misalignment issue!

[@mujahidislam8303]

@TheAbJGarage Thank you for your response. Yes, I checked my wheel alignment, and that does not seem to be the problem causing this issue. As I mentioned, removing the drive shaft eliminates the problem. I changed the drive shaft to a new one, but the problem persists.

[@thesetruths1404]

I've got a 2005 GMC Yukon 5.3L 4x4 with 234,000 miles, all stock. It makes a clicking noise similar to this, that I can usually only hear with windows down and driving next to something like a wall or tall curb. It only does it when applying gas though, and in a forward gear. I have examined the u-joints and driveshafts and they look fine and tight. It does look original. Do you think this is the issue?

[@TheAbJGarage]

You must be hearing the echo of the vehicle noise!

[@Drankin108]

Вы прекрасно все показываете и рассказываете! Продолжайте в том же духе пожалуйста.

[@TheAbJGarage]

Thank you very much!!!

[@romeshromeodevos4800]

Excellent video. Thankyou

[@tompwh]

What about a loud clunking noise? when setting off in 1st gear and reverse gear

[@aaronsprojects9022]

This could be due to worn differential gears causing excessive backlash (play)

[@aaronsprojects9022]

I would park the car in neutral and crawl underneath and rotate the drive shaft by hand checking for excessive play.

[@tompwh]

@@aaronsprojects9022 Thanks for the reply, i already did this, there is hardly any play from propshaft to diff, but the diff clunks really loud, coming from inside the diff

[@tylerhoward6357]

Broken teeth bro​@@tompwh

[@5minuteprojectideas]

Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work.

[@TheAbJGarage]

thank you very much bro!!

[@TheAbJGarage]

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[@darkoqc1670]

Greetings from Skopje Sir, i have problem that might be conected with bad diferential. When accelerate, the car is pulling on left side, my stering wheel is going about 3-4cm on left...at first we tought that it can be caused by bad rubber parts, suspension, i've change all those parts, the gheometry set up is perfect, but the car still pulling left, just when accelerating....some mehanic told me that this problem can be caused by the differential, i am asking you advise, does it possible the differential doing that pulling? The car is seat ibiza 1.8t 2006. Thank you sir.

[@TheAbJGarage]

@@darkoqc1670 Dear! If your car is pulling to one side when accelerating please check wheel alignment. wheel alignment related problems, unbalanced tires, and wrong tie rod adjustment can also lead to car pulling to one side. Please also check if there are loose or damaged suspension components. It is not common for Differentials to cause such a problem. also check to see if there is brake releasing problem on some of the wheels.

[@darkoqc1670]

@@TheAbJGarage thank you very much for your answer, the tie rods adjustment is ok, brake release is ok, becouse i had installed eibach sports suspension, i will check them out onse again...

[@maxtap1]

exceptional video! what an amazing explanation. thank visual model is incredibly helpful. thank you

[@TheAbJGarage]

You're very welcome!

[@ricardomesina5258]

Brilliant presentation ❤thank you

[@TheAbJGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ben-h2o]

Had a pinion seal leak. When installing the seal i noticed the shaft had about 1/8" play fore and aft. Should i look for another carrier ?

[@aaronsprojects9022]

Probably. Is it making noise?

[@Ben-h2o]

@@aaronsprojects9022 OH, yeah. Not super noisy and only when I back out and get back in it. (been babying) Can't believe how much they're getting for these.

[@smallenginefun]

I have an 89 Isuzu pick up.the rear end had no noise but it seems to have a lot of play when turning the drive shaft back n forth.

[@norberton6]

Hello Very good, but my car is vibrating at 40km/h that's could be the differential?? Thanks

[@aaronsprojects9022]

Try rotate and balancing tires first. This could also be a u joint or cv axle issue.

[@dennisl3072]

For a manual RWD - would the humming still occur if coasting in neutral? Thanks in advance,

[@TheAbJGarage]

As long as the differential is spinning, it would!

[@tmo2798]

That means it would NOT in most cases. The flywheel spins in neutral, usually not the driveshaft, and therefore, not the differential either.

[@joshirwin7904]

im having noise when i decelerate typically in higher gear 4th around 2.5krpm had gearbox inspected and parts replaced aswell as clutch and flywheel and still have the noise. i have a Mitsi lancer Evo 5

[@aaronsprojects9022]

Sounds like you may have a transmission related issue. Worn gears or a bearing failure perhaps.

[@aaronsprojects9022]

Especially if the issue occurs only in 4th gear.

[@kevinmcconville462]

Great great great video thank you

[@TheAbJGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's a pleasure to have you here on our channel!

[@kevinmcconville462]

@@TheAbJGarage I moved from California to Tennessee. I have a 2016 2 Wheel Dr. come to find out I have an open differential. Well, Tennessee rains a lot more than California and when I make right hand turns my car seems to lock up like it wants to go into four-wheel-drive and it’s only 2 Wheel Dr. also when I’m getting onto freeway on ramps, my car starts to fishtail all over the place. Any suggestions? Thanks for your opinion in advance..

[@kevinmcconville462]

2016 Ford expedition, 2 Wheel Dr.

[@TurboPersonalTraining]

Brother, is it possible I am getting a howling or a whining noise due to lack of fluid? Fluid has not been changed in 50,000 miles on a 2013 Toyota sienna. Getting this weird noise from the back only when I accelerate.

[@TurboPersonalTraining]

No vibration just noise

[@vernon4447]

Greetings. There's a clunk sound in the differential during sudden realease of clutch or sudden press of acceleration pedal. Cross joints are ok. What seems to be the problem?

[@jullian9832]

I'm having same trouble and suspecting yoke and pinion/splines. Any luck ?

[@bobnoblesjr.465]

If your differential is a limited slip, then it could be worn or damaged clutch packs.

[@christopherdavies5259]

I have a 2011 Tahoe when I make turns my wheels scared, and I hear a large clunk and bang when I straighten up. Only when I turn it does this.

[@lisalopez9639]

Hello! I just had my rear differential replaced. It sounded horrible before but it’s 100% better. However, I was recently told that when you need a balance and rotation, that it alone can cause the differential to go bad!? This really didn’t make any sense to me but I needed to ask if this is correct information. Thank you

[@TheAbJGarage]

Dear!! unbalanced tires are cause of vibration, the vibration and wobbling at the tires can make the final drive assembly to go bad. Tire rotation on the other hand helps to have even tire wear on all the wheels, if the drive wheel tires have uneven wear that can cause unwanted vibration. Rotation will temporarily fix the vibration issue if it is caused by unevenly worn tire.

[@whyshehereike9904]

What was the sound you heard?

[@Ben-h2o]

Some require the exact dia. tire or running like that puts alot of stresses on the poor thing. A friend (happy go lucky type) was driving with stereo on loud and his stripped the gears out of it !

[@lisalopez9639]

@@whyshehereike9904 it was a combination of sounds, thuds, clanking, and some grinding. I only took it to the shop because I thought it sounded like something was about to fall off the bottom of the truck.

[@dr.j2729]

Hello Sir, your video is exceptionally helpful in understanding how differential works. I’m not a mechanic but learned a lot. Thank you. Where are you located, you sound Ethiopian, where I’m located and desperate to check my Range Rover suspecting it might be the differential

[@kurtvanluven9351]

Mine made noise ONLY under deceleration. Too much preload/play in the gear-set.

[@TheAbJGarage]

Thank you very much for sharing your story! I hope you find the time to fix the issue before it is too late. Excessive play will gradually damage the differential. The sooner the better.

[@kurtvanluven9351]

@@TheAbJGarage I had to do a job last week....RIP rear end!

[@hankpb1]

hi what about back lash ??

[@edson9118]

What about a ringing noise when I'm going uphill? my truck is standard and I think it's the differential. Can it be ringing?

[@mattblattel8106]

Love the cutaway model

[@TheAbJGarage]

Indeed... Very clear and easy to understand cutout model

[@janemariebroso8672]

Hi. I’m finding it impossible to turn without the car juddering or even feels like seizing and while this haopens , makes a horrible noise and when releases shakes the whole front end . When trying to drive in straight line irritant happen but I haven’t pushed it over 20 mph to see . The only way I can take a ckrner🎉wuthiut this happening is bye engaging the clutch and coasting it . . I’ve been told it’s my gearbox but no one wants to check it . Wot do u think this could be and how much to fix . Please any help will be o much appreciated

[@janemariebroso8672]

I’ve got a Peugeot 208 gti bps and it has a limited slip diff

[@TripleThreatTayK]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@Nick41622]

Good explanation.💯👍

[@TheAbJGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MarcusCoker1]

Is my diff bad when its howls when im driving and when make right turns i hear a groaning noise in my driver side axle area

[@aaronsprojects9022]

Yes your differential is likely the culprit.

[@TheAbJGarage]

more probably yes!

[@LexusPro]

What about low power then bang when accelerate

[@joseaguirre943]

When i hit 30mph my back tires will squick and stering wheel would go to left and if i stop revers it u can hear something going back to place and goes normal again any help

[@biniyebi]

Very informative. Thank you

[@TheAbJGarage]

thank you very much bro

[@TheAbJGarage]

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[@shark_bones]

What about wheel hop? My truck had terrible wheel hop at speed

[@aaronsprojects9022]

At speed? Your tires may have been out of balance.

[@wonderfulhealthtips]

Nice

[@georgemarngar2919]

How to know that the differential is over heating

[@TheAbJGarage]

I have a friend who was driving F150 and engaged four wheel drive for a while and then after a while we started having that hot oil smell and we found out that differential has overheated, especially if you were involved in massive towing, that will leads to differential overheating, which feels pretty warm to the touch.

[@ramonjimenez247]

Why can’t they make one solid piece instead of pieces

[@TheAbJGarage]

one solid piece that split power, change direction of power flow, multiply torque, and allow left and right wheel to be driven at different speed? It seems human knowledge is yet to develop to create a solid piece differential that will allow left and relight wheels to be driven at different speed!