After replacing rear differential driveshaft it will not turn freely has bad clunking
2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
160,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
TIMFERGUSON
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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
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ASEMASTER6371
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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.