What are the symptoms of a broken differential gear?

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VonColin
07/30/25 12:39am
The symptoms of a broken differential gear include abnormal vehicle noises and noticeable jerking sensations. Specific manifestations of a broken differential gear: When the car's differential is damaged, it can lead to abnormal vehicle noises, noticeable jerking sensations during acceleration or deceleration, and significant resistance when turning. Solutions for a broken differential gear: If the differential is severely damaged, the two drive half-shafts are essentially rigidly connected, causing the left and right wheels to rotate at the same speed (making turning impossible) and potentially rendering the car undrivable. In summary, if the car's differential is damaged, repairs are definitely necessary.
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