Rear Differential Clunking

Chambers · 06-12-2008, 11:26 PM

Hi all, I think the rear diff in my car is toast. It has a lot of play, but the weird thing is its not dead play, I can turn the drive shaft about a quarter turn and during the turn both of the CV shafts turn at the same rate as I'm turning the drive shaft. When I drive the car it sounds like a ka-thunk sometimes and other times it sounds like a ping, such as when u-joints go bad. I haven't had a chance to check the fluid, but I will shortly.

I think its time for a re-build, if possible. So I have a few questions;

Where can I find the gear ratio, is it on the diff or somewhere else?

Has anyone done any work to the non limited slip diffs before?

Where besides the dealership could I look for a rebuild kit?

Thanks!

SimpleSauce · 06-13-2008, 09:25 AM

I have the same problem as you. Someone help us out. I'm gonna try to change my fluid this weekend.

06-12-2008, 11:26 PM	#1
Chambers walbro fp Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA - Harford County, Maryland Posts: 481	Rear Differential Clunking Hi all, I think the rear diff in my car is toast. It has a lot of play, but the weird thing is its not dead play, I can turn the drive shaft about a quarter turn and during the turn both of the CV shafts turn at the same rate as I'm turning the drive shaft. When I drive the car it sounds like a ka-thunk sometimes and other times it sounds like a ping, such as when u-joints go bad. I haven't had a chance to check the fluid, but I will shortly. I think its time for a re-build, if possible. So I have a few questions; Where can I find the gear ratio, is it on the diff or somewhere else? Has anyone done any work to the non limited slip diffs before? Where besides the dealership could I look for a rebuild kit? Thanks! __________________ Whats in the garage, well.... in the yard. 1986.5 Toyota Supra - NA - 5 spd 1986 Ford Ranger Lowrider - 5 spd 1984 Ford Ranger XLT - 7" Lift - 4X4 - Auto "Stuck in the 80's"

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06-13-2008, 09:25 AM	#2
SimpleSauce Stock Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 2	I have the same problem as you. Someone help us out. I'm gonna try to change my fluid this weekend.