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Are my half shafts fubarred?

Old Aug 27, 2014 | 01:17 AM
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Every time I get going, there's a "clang" from the diff. My mechanic dove under the car and declared that my half shafts are going. Too much play.
Is he right? Is it possible for the half shafts to take a dive? Or is it my Torsen that's going?

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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 07:45 AM
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will your mechanic pay for the half-shafts if he's wrong?
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So this clunk only happens once, when you first start rolling?
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Correct. It only clangs after a stop.
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Originally Posted by alik
Every time I get going, there's a "clang" from the diff...
Originally Posted by alik
Correct. It only clangs after a stop.


If its when you apply load it could be your u-joint. They make a ping when they are going out.
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