We are an automotive drivetrain repair center, specializing in repair of problems under your vehicle. We have over thirty years of experience in the auto repair field, clean 7 bay service shop friendly and knowledgeable service at the same location.
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We are open 5 days a week 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. |
A complete drivetrain repair service center that you can trust. We take the time to ensure that you have a complete understanding of our diagnosis of your vehicles problem and that you understand in detail the repair estimate.
We guarantee our repairs, both parts and labor, don't be sucked in by low-ball estimate. For autos, light duty pick-up trucks, sports utility vehicles, motor homes, and jeeps and off road vehicles we can improve performance, improve safety, improve economy, and remove strange noises and vibrations. Routine and preventative maintenance can lower your overall cost of vehicle operation, and we provide service with excellence.
We offer same day service on most repair work and free towing within the city on all major repairs! We do not charge for our diagnostic specialties, test-drives and estimates are always free. Map to locate us.
The following products and service are available:
Complete Drive Line Service for All Cars, Trucks, Recreational/RV
Motorhomes, Foreign, Domestic Vehicles as well as 4 x 4 offroad and 4wd Trucks and
Jeeps. Custom, New OEM units and rebuilt drivelines, let us rebuild your existing
unit and you save money. We offer a complete line of new Spicer Dana and NEAPCO end
yokes, u-joints, and flanges, existing shafts shortened or lengthened. Heavy-duty
commercial units are one of our main specialties, including 
farm, construction, golf course, mining and PTO
equipment.
Custom double and single cardan CV joint style shafts manufactured
for vehicles with vibration problems caused by short driveline requirement caused
by steep angle problems.
Need help or tips with u joint repair tips for jeeps or truck as well as lowered
cars, just give us a call we can help you remove vibration problems. See
our free information on how to maintain or troubleshoot
drivelines and driveshafts including angle-phasing issues.
The basic function of your driveshaft is to transmit power
from one point to another in a smooth and continuous action. In automobiles, trucks
and construction equipment, the drivetrain is designed to send torque through and
angle from the transmission to the axle (or auxiliary transmission).
The driveshaft must operate through constantly changing relative angles between the
transmission and axle. It must also be capable of changing length while transmitting
torque. The axle of the vehicle is not attached directly to the frame, but rides
suspended by springs in an irregular, floating motion. This means the driveshaft
must be able to contact, expand and change operating angles, when going over bumps
or depressions. This is accomplished through universal joints, which permit the driveline
to operate at divergent angles, and slip joints, which permit contraction or expansion
to take place.
We specialize in high speed balancing of the final assembled drivelines. If your
shaft is not balanced with the actual end yoke and U-joints, you have not fixed the
potential vibration problems. Our shop features the latest in driveling manufacturing
and balancing equipment. For additional information on driveline and driveshaft related
problems see the following information:
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Same day service on your front wheel drive axle problems, we can remove and replace
with new or rebuild your front wheel drive axles. We provide information to assist
you in the troublesome repair.
At the first sign of a problem (clicking sound when making
turns) bring the vehicle to Driveline Service of Las Vegas for a quick estimate and
high quality repair service. The following information is provided to assist you
in trouble shooting the common problem in front wheel drive automobiles.
CV JOINT TROUBLESHOOTING
When troubleshooting CV problems, there are three steps to
the inspection; we provide a detailed explanation for each in the following paragraphs:
* Road Testing 
* Visual Inspection
ROAD TEST:
Check vehicle under all situations that may indicate a failure
of CV components: acceleration, deceleration, coasting, soft and hard turns, figure
8's, constant speeds, and driving straight ahead. Listen for any of the following
indicators:
Clicking or clunking noise when coasting, or at constant speed
* may indicate outer CV wear
* may indicate suspension/steering wear
Clicking noise on turns
* may indicate outer CV wear
* may indicate worn/damaged wheel bearings
Clunking noise in accel/deceleration, or on turns
* may indicate outer CV wear
* may indicate inner CV wear
* may indicate transaxle gear damage
* may indicate suspension/steering wear
Shudder or vibration at constant low speeds
* may indicate loose/damaged suspension parts
* may indicate worn inner CV component
* may indicate improperly torque axle nut
* may indicate out of balance tire
Shudder or shimmy during acceleration
* may indicate worn/sticking inner CV joint
* may indicate incorrect ride height
* may indicate worn/loose suspension parts
Shudder or vibration at constant highway speeds
* may indicate worn/loose suspension parts
* may indicate worn inner CV joint
* may indicate improperly torqued axle nut
* may indicate out of balance tire
VISUAL INSPECTION:
Carefully check all the components for possible wear.
Check CV boots for any seepage, cracks, or tears. Any loose
of lubrication will result in irreparable damage, leading to the replacement of the
driveaxle.
Check CV boots for type of material. Older rubber or neoprene
boots allow contaminants inside even if there is not noticeable damage. Check for
any type of dry-rot or stress-damage. Hard-plastic boots allow contamination without
noticeable damage, due to their nature of being hard to seal. These types of boots
should be replaced with a new boot kit, and components inspected for damage. Any
wear or contamination will indicate the need for the replacement of the axle with
a re-manufactured driveaxle.
Inspect the CV shaft for damage or wear. Shafts equipped with
torsional dampeners often are loose under load, causing a vibration, and should be
replaced with a solid shaft, as found with our re-manufactured shafts.
Check all suspension pieces for wear. Often worn suspension
and steering items are misdiagnosed as CV problems.
Checkout out our warehouse web site at http//www.drivetrain.com.
Drivetrain Specialists & Auto Gear Service are divisions of:
Drive Line Service of Las Vegas, 3852 Pioneer Ave. Las Vegas Nevada 702-876-3100 Fax 876-7696
You can E-mail us should you have any questions.
We are located between Spring Mountain and Desert Inn. Look for Channel 13's 300 foot TV tower it's in our backyard. We are open 5 days per week 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Appointments are helpful but walk-ins are welcome! We also have a large inventory of drivetrain related parts for the do-it your-selfers.
Want to purchase high quality parts and complete the installation yourself visit our warehouse sites listed below:
