23/01/2025
Here we have a commercial breakdown from a returning customer, reported loss of drive on a HGV, our investigation found the differential pinion shaft snapped 🥲.
We drained out the old oil, removed the old differential, full components clean, sourced a replacement after diagnosis and fitted a new complete unit.
We proceeded to fill with the correct differential oil to manufacturer specifications, all done off our backs, mobile in a timely manner.
These are common for failing due to a few reasons as follows:
Removing your foot off the clutch too fast while loaded (clutch operation should be like a Barry white track, nice and smooth baby 😎😅).
Engaging 1st from reversing and pulling off without completely stopping which can and eventually will cause the pinion bearing to collapse causing excess play and movement or complete failure.
Hope this helps as it’s another day on the 🛠️ for us, glad to get this customer back on the road and the wheels turning 💪.
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