DRIVELINE SHOP
There’s a lot that goes into keeping your driveline maintained. Complete new driveline assemblies, custom repairs and balancing. That’s why we keep our technicians up to date with training and our driveline shops stocked with the most dependable high-quality parts.
Drivers have depended on our custom built drivelines and driveline repair services for more than seven decades. And for good reason. From heavy-duty trucks to 4x4s to farm equipment, every driveline is balanced to OEM specifications using our state-of-the-art equipment.
And when we do a job, we do it right – so every driveline repair is backed by our 3 year nation wide warranty. Count on CENTRIC in San Marcos for the fast turnaround, superior quality and exceptional precision that you and your truck deserve.
OUR DRIVELINE SHOPS HAVE YOU COVERED
- Aluminum Drivelines
- Carrier Bearings
- Constant Velocity (CV) Universal Joints
- End Yokes
- Flange Yokes
- Slip Yokes
- Stub Shafts
- Tubing
- U-Joints
- Weld Yokes
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Servicing
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- Oceanside
Bad Driveshaft Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Each driveshaft component plays a vital role in your vehicle’s operation. Even if one piece doesn’t work properly, you will notice a significant decrease in your ride quality, often followed by vibrations, squeaking sounds, and loud noises.
The driveshaft is the component between your vehicle’s differentials, responsible for transferring rotation and torque to the drive wheels. It needs to be perfectly balanced to ensure a smoother driveline operation and prevent the dangerous effects caused by the lack of balance.
The driveshaft consists of the following components:
CV axle
The CV axle is located between drive wheels, and its role consists of delivering power to the wheels as they go on different types of terrain. Difficulty turning, tire resistance, vibration, and noise indicate the problems with the CV axle. A bad CV axle often requires replacement.
CV boot
The role of the CV boot is to keep your CV joints lubricated, and any CV boot damage will result in a loss of lubrication. Since the CV boot keeps the joints safe from dirt or debris, it is critical to have it inspected on time. Otherwise, you may face expensive repairs or replacements.
CV joints
The CV joints connect the transmission to the wheels. The role of the CV joint is to transmit torque to the wheels, regardless of the shaft or axle’s angle. If the CV joints lose lubrication due to the CV boot failure, they may slowly degrade over time, resulting in vibrations, noises, and loss of acceleration. A damaged CV joint typically requires replacement.
U-joint
Universal joints, also known as u-joints, transmit the rotational force between the driveshaft, differentials, and the transmission. As an essential linking component, a u-joint must be flexible and functional all the time. If you notice the signs of grinding, squeaking, and clicking sounds followed by vibrations and rattling noises, you may need to replace your u-joints.
Driveshaft Yokes
One driveshaft yoke connects to the car’s rear while another one reaches into the transmission. Signs like clunking noises and vibrations may indicate the problems associated with driveshaft yokes, which you’ll need to replace soon.
