Servicing your heavy-duty truck’s driveline
Your heavy-duty truck’s driveline is an essential part of your truck’s controls. It connects the transmission to the axles and propels your vehicle forwards and backwards. At Hinson Truck & Trailer Repair, we can handle all of your driveline maintenance and repairs requirements and get you back on the road, moving in the right direction. All 3 of our locations have expert technicians and advanced technology and equipment to administer high-quality repair services for all models of heavy-duty trucks. We understand that time is money, and we make it our mission to get you safely on your way as soon as possible.
Your driveline is composed of many crucial components, one of which is the differential. When you drive around a corner, your outside wheels have to travel farther than the inside wheels. Sure, it may seem like a small amount of distance but that little bit adds up to a lot. If this is not compensated for properly it can cause severe damage to your vehicle over time. Your differential compensates for this difference in the distance through a set of gears that transfer the torque mechanically. The main point of this is to keep the load on the engine and transmission steady no matter how sharp your vehicle turns.
How do you know if your Driveline needs to be serviced?
- It’s been a while since your last service. – Even a permanently lubed driveline still needs a periodic inspection to prevent downtime or warranty issues. It is better to catch a problem or damage before it becomes worse.
- You’ve driven 300,000 miles without changing your differential fluid. – The differential fluid is critical to keeping this component running smoothly. If you’re hauling heavy loads, we recommend even more frequent service appointments. We can help you identify the correct maintenance interval for your truck.
- The truck has been driven hard. – Frequent popping of the clutch or spinning of the tires can wreak havoc because when they catch, it creates a shock load that can result in either a fractured U-joint or driveline tube being twisted.
- You feel vibrations while driving. – All truck drivelines have specific height settings that can be adjusted by the leveling valve rod. These height requirements can be adjusted back to manufacturer’s specifications.
Hinson Truck & Trailer Repair: Your Driveline Specialists
With a dedication to technology and training, our service departments continue to grow and remain industry leaders. We’ll explain every aspect of the repair to keep you involved in the maintenance of your vehicle, so there are never any surprises. You can count on us to provide bumper-to-bumper repairs on all makes and models of trucks and trailers.