everytime i turn or reverse the rear end is very jolty and makes a loud clanging noise
Mar 7, 2015 at 10:17 AM
In reverse the rear end is very jolty?
2004 FORD RANGER
JAAAKEMCDONALD
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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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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.
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
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