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Yes and no. It will increase the resistance to the drivetrain and reduce maximum attainable speed. However if only the limited slip differential is bad then there is no real affect.
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Can a bad rear differential be dangerous?
A bad rear differential causes vibration, noise, and fluid leaks. This can impact a car's acceleration and driveability, and cause very serious problems if not addressed.
What would cause Vibrations in rear differential in turns?
If it is a Posi then the friction plates are going bad.
Creaking and shudder from rear of 95 Jeep Cherokee when turning?
Check the oil level in the rear differential, drive shafts could also be bad.
Where the brake ABS sensor on 1999 Dodge Ram 1500?
You have more than one ABS wheel speed sensor. Probably three sensors, one for each front wheel and one for the rear differential. If the ABS light is on, have your local auto parts store read the code(s). The code(s) will help direct you to which speed sensor is bad if in fact you have a bad speed sensor.
1999 C230 Mercedes Benz makes a whining noise from the rear of the Transmission in any gear?
The noise is due to bad gears or bearings in your rear differential.
What would cause a oil leak 2008 ford escape rear differential?
Bad seal or loose drain plug.
Could a bad transfer case on a 01 Nissan pathfinder se 5speed damage the rear differential?
it could but is not likely to the transfer case transfers power to the front diff, not the rear
Why would you be getting a continuous clicking sound from the rear end on your 1998 tacoma prerunner?
I would suspect a defective universal joint on the driveshaft. Can also be a bad wheel bearing or axle bearing. And lastly, a problem with the rear differential. Check the gear lube level in the differential first.
What would cause rear diff to clunk on my 94 suburban?
A bearing that has gone bad. A universal joint that has worn out allows play in the differential gear.
What are symptoms of bad rear differential?
Noises: growl, whine, squeak, moan, hum, droan, popping It could also shake, or have fluid leaking out.
Why is the speedometer not working?
The sensor in the differential may be bad. Also the wires going to the sensor may have rubbed against a brake line causing them to short. The sensor in mounted on top of the differential and reads the vehicle speed.
Rear end is leaking is it shot?
There are various seals in a differential assembly. Any one of these could be bad which isn't a big deal. Just needs to be replaced.
