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Old 11-26-2002, 12:58 PM
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'97 F-150 4X4 U-Joint?
I have a '97 F150 4 wheel drive that makes a clunking (2 clunks) noise when I accelerate from a dead stop (It only occurs during this time). The noise comes from the rear of the truck. Is it possibly the U-joint?
 
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Pull the rear driveshaft out and grease the splines inside the front slipyoke. It's a common problem.
 
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 02-Dec-02 AT 11:01 AM (EST)]Racerguy--

Thanks for the advice, worked like a charm.

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My 97 f150 4x4 auto has/had the same problem. I was told that the fluid from the transfer case assy was supposed to lube the splines. Is this correct or not?
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It's supposed to but often doesn't seem to be enough...especially if the oil is getting old.
 
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