Is front differential service necessary?
Most car manufacturers recommend that you perform a differential fluid change every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Like many of the car’s oil, fluid, and parts, the differential fluid also gets contaminated over time and breaks down because of heat. If it is left too long and neglected, the fluid may start to run low.
Does my car have a front differential?
All vehicles have differentials of some kind. In front wheel drive vehicles the differential is in the front and called a transaxle. In rear-wheel drive vehicles, the differential is in the back. Four wheel drive vehicles have differentials in both the front and back.
Which is the best parts company for differentials?
With parts and accessories for all makes and models1, Alliance Parts is the smartest choice for value on the road. Readily available, easily affordable and assured in quality, Alliance has everything you need to deliver. N400 F 478 Dana N400 Differential Front 4.78 Gears 2019 ARTS 3 TALE OF CONTENTS TALE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 4
Do you have to know the part number for a differential?
All part numbers in this program are based on part and design. Example – N400F478 It is not always necessary to determine a specific part number to order a differential.
How does a differential work in a car?
Differentials are basically drivetrain gears which enable the various drive wheels of a single axle to spin at varying speeds. In case you don’t know, drive wheels receive power that is generated from the internal combustion engine.
What kind of differentials do tandem cars have?
INFORMATION REQUIRED TO ORDER SPECIFICATIONS TANDEM MODELS – FRONT REAR TANDEM MODELS – REAR DRIVE AXLE TANDEM MODELS – REAR REAR AXLE
What should I do with my front differential?
However, there’s a few front differentials that need a little extra TLC. Send your front diff to us and our certified tech will troubleshoot and correct the noise. This price includes installing our upgraded bearing kit, custom shims to set the lash on the ring and pinion gears and also bench load test your diff before we ship it back.
How to identify Sierra gear and axle differentials?
Need help with your differential identification? Call Sierra Gear & Axle at (800)792-2714. Our differential experts are available from 8am to 5pm PST Monday thru Friday. Dana Spicer and Ford Differentials can be identified most accurately by the tag number or axle tube stamp.
What’s the first step in a differential repair?
The first and most important step in any differential repair or ratio change is accurate differential identification! Careful identification of the differential you are working on will make sure you get the right parts for the job the first time. Need help with your differential identification? Call Sierra Gear & Axle at (800)792-2714.
How much does a front differential kit cost?
This price includes installing our upgraded bearing kit, custom shims to set the lash on the ring and pinion gears and also bench load test your diff before we ship it back. ***You are responsible for shipping the diff to us!***