The differential of a car distributes the rotating motion of the drive shaft to your wheels. When you turn a corner, the outer wheel always has to travel a longer distance than the inner wheel. In corners, the differential ensures that the inner wheel therefore rotates more slowly. This helps you maintain better grip and the engine is used more efficiently.
A differential usually consists of 3 gears, one for the drive shaft and one for each wheel. This differs for two-wheel or four-wheel drive. To ensure that the gears can move smoothly along each other, it is important that there is lubricant on the differential. This lubricant is held in the differential by the differential seal. The seal also keeps sand, dust and moisture out of the differential.
If the seal is broken, the gears become clogged with dirt. As a result, they do not mesh properly and rub against each other. This can cause major damage to the differential. That is why it is important to address the relatively small problem of a broken seal in good time.
At Winparts you will find differential seals from reliable brands such as Elring, SKF and Febi. They are available separately or as a set. You can easily find the right seal. Do not wait too long to replace parts, but order them quickly and cheaply at Winparts!