Drivetrain Repair | Old Souls Garage

Drivetrain work is where a lot of shops send people to the dealer — differentials, clutches, and transmissions scare the average mechanic. Not here. ASE master certification covers the drivetrain modules, and 8 years as a Toyota master technician means we've torn down more than a few Tacoma front differentials and Tundra transfer cases. We do the work, in-house, in Rockcastle County.

We handle the full drivetrain: CV axle replacement (clicking on turns is the classic tell), driveshaft u-joints and center carriers, differential service and repair (front, rear, transfer case), transmission service with the correct fluid for your specific gearbox (there are many — using the wrong one kills clutches and bands), and full clutch replacement on manual transmissions including the pilot bearing, throw-out bearing, and pressure plate.

Old-school drivetrain work: pull the pan, read the wear pattern, measure the preload, set the backlash to spec. Modern vehicles still follow the same physics — they just demand cleaner procedure and more exact tolerances. We bring both.

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Common questions

My car clicks when I turn — is that a CV axle? +

Almost always, yes — usually the outer CV on the side that clicks the loudest. Replace it before the boot has been torn long enough to contaminate the joint, and it's a straightforward fix.

When should I service my transmission? +

"Lifetime fluid" is a marketing term, not an engineering one. Most automatics benefit from a service at 60,000–100,000 miles — we go by the service manual for your specific vehicle.

Do you do clutch replacements? +

Yes. Complete job — transmission out, flywheel resurfaced or replaced, pilot bearing, throw-out bearing, pressure plate, disc. Rear main seal checked while the transmission is out.

My 4WD doesn't engage — can you fix it? +

Yes. Could be transfer case, actuator, vacuum lines, differential lock, module — many causes. We diagnose and fix the actual cause, not just replace the transfer case motor and hope.

Can you rebuild my differential? +

Repair and service, yes. Full internal rebuild depends on parts availability for your specific axle — we'll tell you honestly whether rebuild or replace is the right call for your vehicle.