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wavess13
10-23-2020, 07:48 PM
Hi guys,

I am getting a clunking noise during decel (foot off gas).

Jacked the car up, this is what is happening:

https://vimeo.com/471606782

I am getting noise and play at the driveshaft / differential.

I have a new 1pc DSS alum driveshaft and an old 2way diff.

Does my diff need reshimming?

Thanks for your help

tuzzio
10-24-2020, 07:56 AM
my alum drive shaft / old kaaz whines on decel.

wavess13
10-24-2020, 11:59 PM
Thanks for feedback. Whining i would not worry too much.

There is a loud clunk seems like the same noise as the movement from the play. Just wondering if this is normal for a 2 way diff and aluminum driveshaft

kyral
10-26-2020, 09:47 AM
Thanks for feedback. Whining i would not worry too much.

There is a loud clunk seems like the same noise as the movement from the play. Just wondering if this is normal for a 2 way diff and aluminum driveshaft

mines does something similar, aluminum DS and a welded dif, I always assumed it was play between the pinion and ring gear and when u let of the gas instead of the pinion turning the ring gear the ring gear catches up and starts turning the pinion. mines not very noticeable tho

jr_ss
10-30-2020, 06:29 AM
That is excessive side shaft play. I would check spec in the manual and get that resolved. Could be a faulty snap ring inside the diff.

DiscountPirate
11-03-2020, 01:25 PM
I would tend to agree with a possible diff issue. You can take the half shafts out of diff but once they are in diff they should not be moving in and out like that.