The heavy-duty axles on your truck are a crucial part of the drivetrain, connecting the wheel hubs to the differential and transferring power to the wheels. While these axles are durable, they can suffer from wear and tear over time due to driving on rough roads, truck overloading, axle housing leaks, and other factors.
About Our Axle Repair Services for Your Truck & Fleet
If you suspect that your heavy-duty axles may be misaligned or damaged, there are specific indicators to look for. By identifying these problems early on and getting your truck serviced promptly, you can prevent serious and expensive breakdowns.
Symptoms of Truck Axle Damage
Grease Leakage
If you notice grease leaking from beneath your truck, it is not necessarily a sign that the axle is broken. However, one of the axle components may be damaged.
Defective Brakes
In case your truck’s axle is damaged, it can affect brake performance and acceleration even if the engine starts without fail. Neglecting to fix a damaged axle can lead to complications brought about by a buildup of dirt or loss of lubrication.
Non-Spinning Wheels
If you are driving and you notice that one or more of the wheels on your heavy-duty truck are not spinning, this is your cue to stop right away. The problem may be with a seized axle or a malfunctioning differential that makes it dangerous to continue driving.
Lackluster Performance
Another sign that an axle has snapped is a measurable drop in performance. When an axle breaks, the wheel attached to it offers zero resistance, causing the differential to send power to it. This is because most differentials are designed to follow the path of least resistance. If your truck is not equipped with a locking differential, it may not be able to move at all.
Contact Us for Heavy-Duty Axle Repair Service
At Ohio Diesel, we thoroughly inspect, fix, and test your heavy-duty truck axle before customizing a schedule for repairs to avoid emergencies, and save time, and money.
