Clunking sensation when turning
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From: Kingwood, Texas
Clunking sensation when turning
I need some help. 96 F150, 302, E4OD, axle code is 19. I was pulling in to work yesterday and I felt this clunking sensation like I was tearing gears out of the rear end. I had it towed to the house thinking I trashed the pumpkin. Well, got the rear cover off and couldn't see any chipped or missing teeth on anything inside. Has some slack , but it's got 215K on it.
Next, took the rear drums off to see if I broke a spring, or anything was loose. Looked good on both sides, new brakes and hardware about three months ago.
Thought maybe it's the u-joints, which were replaced about six months ago. Took the driveshaft out and everything was tight.
I have trashed transmissions in the past and it didn't feel like it was the tranny. Shifts good, only makes the clunking when I turn the truck.
It sounds like it's coming from the rear of the truck, but I can't seem to find anything.
Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Next, took the rear drums off to see if I broke a spring, or anything was loose. Looked good on both sides, new brakes and hardware about three months ago.
Thought maybe it's the u-joints, which were replaced about six months ago. Took the driveshaft out and everything was tight.
I have trashed transmissions in the past and it didn't feel like it was the tranny. Shifts good, only makes the clunking when I turn the truck.
It sounds like it's coming from the rear of the truck, but I can't seem to find anything.
Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks and have a great weekend.
Laughing Gas
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When I first read your post I was assuming it was 4wd and was thinking it was the front u-joints out by the wheels.
If this is coming from the rear end I would suspect the spider gears. I would pull them out and have a closer look.
If it's just a single clunk or two, it could be a loose frame bracket, or radius arm bushing in the front.
If this is coming from the rear end I would suspect the spider gears. I would pull them out and have a closer look.
If it's just a single clunk or two, it could be a loose frame bracket, or radius arm bushing in the front.
