In reverse the rear end is very jolty?

2004 FORD RANGER
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAAAKEMCDONALD
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everytime i turn or reverse the rear end is very jolty and makes a loud clanging noise
Mar 7, 2015 at 10:17 AM
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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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Mar 7, 2015 at 12:52 PM
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STRAILER
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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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Mar 29, 2024 at 9:53 AM