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Rear axle ??

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11 Dec 2011 20:32 #27928 by reaper

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jack the back end up spin a wheel and see how smoothly the oposite wheel tuns (dont forget it will rotate in the opposite direction)

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11 Dec 2011 20:38 #27931 by Gromit

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reaper wrote: jack the back end up spin a wheel and see how smoothly the oposite wheel tuns (dont forget it will rotate in the opposite direction)

I just seem to have loads of backlash in the drive train at the rear end !!

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11 Dec 2011 20:42 #27933 by reaper

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is it just backlash or does it feel lumpy or even jam up ?

if its backlash only it could just be worn bearings ,but if it has any of the other symtoms damaged gears are my guess

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11 Dec 2011 20:45 #27934 by Gromit

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reaper wrote: is it just backlash or does it feel lumpy or even jam up ?

if its backlash only it could just be worn bearings ,but if it has any of the other symtoms damaged gears are my guess

Just backlash so what bearings will be worn then ?

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11 Dec 2011 20:47 #27935 by supergaz

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I've found my rear diff to make cracking/clicking noises on acceleration, Found the rear diff leaking from the flange and play on the flange. I suspect the bearing has failed due to lack of oil in the cars previous life before me as it had 4.5"lift and no caster correction running the bearing hot.

I've just ordered a new diff as I am fitting a locker.

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11 Dec 2011 20:53 - 11 Dec 2011 20:53 #27937 by Gromit

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Gaz, its smooth enough in drive but just clonks when setting off and especially when engaging reverse !

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