1996 Ford Explorer clunking noise

1996 FORD EXPLORER
10,300 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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EARNHARDT811162
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i replaced the driveshaft and yoke, and i changed the tranny fluid and screen,and the rear end oil. the problem is when i start off driving from first to second it clunks and after that it shifts fine but when i go to stop right before it does it clunks again. also the rear end does have so what play in it. is it the rear end?
Jun 13, 2010 at 2:08 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Before I say it's te differential, are you sure the trans mount and motor mounts are good? Also, are the shackles ( where the leaf spring bolts to the frame) in good shape. They all rust and break leaving the axle only partially attached to the frame.

Let me know.
Joe
Jun 14, 2010 at 8:20 AM
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