Drivetrain Repair in Omaha | Gateway Auto

The drivetrain transfers power from your engine to your wheels. When drivetrain components fail, you hear clunking, clicking, or vibration. We diagnose and repair CV axles, U-joints, driveshafts, differentials, and wheel bearings.

What We Service

CV Axles (Front-Wheel Drive)

CV (constant velocity) axles transfer power from the transmission to the front wheels while allowing steering and suspension movement. Torn CV boots leak grease and cause clicking noises during turns. Ignore it long enough and the entire axle fails.

Driveshaft and U-Joints

Rear-wheel drive vehicles use a driveshaft to send power to the rear axle. U-joints (universal joints) on each end allow the driveshaft to flex with suspension movement. Worn U-joints cause clunking when accelerating or decelerating.

Differential Service

The differential allows your wheels to rotate at different speeds during turns. It contains gear oil that needs periodic replacement. Neglected differential service leads to expensive differential failure.

Recommended service: every 30,000-60,000 miles, or per manufacturer recommendation.

Transfer Case Service (AWD/4WD)

All-wheel and four-wheel drive vehicles have a transfer case that distributes power between front and rear axles. It requires fluid changes on the same schedule as the differential.

Drivetrain Warning Signs

• Clicking or popping during turns (CV joints)
• Clunking when accelerating (U-joints, driveshaft)
• Vibration at highway speeds (driveshaft balance, U-joints)
• Whining or howling from differential
• Torn CV boots leaking grease

Schedule drivetrain service at 402-932-0500.