A vehicle’s driveline is essential for transferring power from the engine to the wheels.
Built for durability, it still faces wear and tear, so early detection is crucial for avoiding costly repairs.
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Here’s what to look for and how BW’s product range can help address these issues effectively.
Diagnosing vibration issues
Vibrations often signal driveline problems. Look for the following:
- Worn universal joints: excessive play or rough movement indicates replacement is needed.
- Tail-shaft Imbalance: Unbalanced tail-shafts cause high-speed vibrations; proper alignment and balancing are essential.
- Centre bearing failure: worn centre bearings cause worsening vibrations. Humming sounds or floorboard vibrations often indicate issues.
BW driveline products are manufactured to high specifications, built for reliability and durability. With and extensive range of driveline products such as centre bearings and rubber couplings, BW ensures mechanics have reliable options to resolve these issues quickly.
Identifying CV failures
CV joints allow the driveshaft to flex and transmit power through steering and suspension movements.
Signs of wear include:
- Clicking or popping sounds during turns often indicate a worn or failing CV (constant velocity) joint, which may need to be replaced.
- Boot inspection: cracked or torn boots allow contaminants in, accelerating wear.
Grease covered wheel wells is an indication the boot is damaged.
BW Driveshafts are direct OE replacements, featuring high-quality CV joints, boots, and grease, making them ready to fit and a reliable solution for these common issues. BW also backs 2WD CV shafts with a five-year/100,000km warranty and 4WD, commercial, and taxi CV shafts with a one-year/20,000km warranty, providing peace of mind.
Leaks from the transmission or differential
Fluid leaks around transmission or differential components can lead to significant damage.
Regularly inspect:
- Seals and gaskets: worn seals result in fluid loss and possible lack of lubrication.
- Fluid condition: contaminated, milky or metallic looking fluid signals possible internal issues needing immediate attention.
Clunking and jerking during acceleration
If a vehicle clunks during acceleration, it may indicate:
- Differential wear: excessive backlash requires differential gear adjustment.
- Worn mounts: cracked engine or transmission mounts lead to clunking and jerking; frequent checks help prevent these issues.
Preventative maintenance
Prolong driveline component life with:
- Regular Lubrication: Keep U-joints and CV joints well-lubricated to avoid wear.
- Early Detection: Vibrations, clunking, and leaks should be addressed early to prevent costlier repairs. BW’s extensive range of OE-quality driveline components is designed to help mechanics resolve driveline issues efficiently, ensuring vehicles stay on the road longer and run smoother.
The BW advantage
BW offers an extensive range of driveline components specifically designed for the Australian and New Zealand markets, ensuring OE quality that stabilises and supports driveline systems while reducing vibrations. With a minimum warranty of two years or 40,000km for most BW products, you can trust that BW’s products are built to last. Driveline problems can quickly escalate if ignored. Regular inspections and proper maintenance with BW’s reliable parts will keep vehicles running smoothly and efficiently.
BW – Your experts in Bearing and Driveline solutions
The right range: BW offers a full range of Bearings and Driveline products for the Australian market.
The category specialists: BW’s team consists of experts in the bearing and the automotive industry with extensive knowledge and longstanding partnerships with global suppliers.
Trusted quality: BW products are designed for direct fit and to perform as well as the original equipment part, if not better.