Rear end

JON COLOMBO

MEMBER
2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO
4.3L
6 CYL
RWD
AUTOMATIC
186,000 MILES

Slips sometimes then clunks sometimes and hum, sounds like old school bus! Clunks when coming to complete stop also. Checked u-joint no play!

Thursday, April 20th, 2017 AT 10:37 AM

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Try twisting drive shaft back and forth it may be the gear set is worn out and you will have a lot of play or the shims behind spider gears are the same causing that. It may be low on fluid which you should check as well.

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