Replaced rear differential. put driveshaft back on wont turn freely has bad clunking noise. what am I doing wrong?
Apr 28, 2019 at 9:21 AM
After replacing rear differential driveshaft it will not turn freely has bad clunking
2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
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Good afternoon,
Was there any noise prior to the replacement?
Does the noise sound like it is coming from the differential or the driveshaft?
I attached a picture for you. Remove the driveshaft bolts and turn the differential by hand and see if the noise is still there.
Roy
Was there any noise prior to the replacement?
Does the noise sound like it is coming from the differential or the driveshaft?
I attached a picture for you. Remove the driveshaft bolts and turn the differential by hand and see if the noise is still there.
Roy
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Apr 28, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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