In reverse the rear end is very jolty?

Tiny
JAAAKEMCDONALD
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  • 2004 FORD RANGER
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Everytime I turn or reverse the rear end is very jolty and makes a loud clanging noise
Saturday, March 7th, 2015 AT 10:17 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Check u joints then check spider gears in axle for to much play. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, March 7th, 2015 AT 12:52 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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I would remove the driveshaft to inspect the U joints as well as check the differential fluid level, here are two guides to help us see what's going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-remove-a-drive-shaft

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/differential-gear-oil-fluid-check

I don't think the spider gears will cause this problem FYI HMAC300. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Friday, March 29th, 2024 AT 9:53 AM

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