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Differential Shim

Critical For Operation

Drivetrain

Adjusts the position of the differential gears to ensure proper alignment.

The differential shim is used to adjust the gear backlash and bearing preload in the differential, ensuring proper alignment of the gears and smooth operation.

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Typical part cost
$5–$20🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$300🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
4/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Differential Shim is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Clunking noise
Vibration while driving
Gear misalignment
Poor power transfer
Differential noise
Gear wear

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Differential Shim(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Differential Shim(s)

No standard interval on file