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Rear differential play

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jacksj1, Oct 28, 2017.

  1. Oct 28, 2017 at 5:29 AM
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    jacksj1

    jacksj1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I keep hearing a clunk when I let off the gas. I thought it was the carrier bearing because it does have a little play in it but the when I lift the rear tires off the ground and turn the driveshaft back and forth the rear end has a lot of play in it. It's an electric locker. What can I do about that?
     
  2. Oct 28, 2017 at 5:45 AM
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    Extra Hard Taco

    Extra Hard Taco Well-Known Member

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    My 03 did something similar until I greased the zerk fittings on the driveshafts. I never had any play though.
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2017 at 6:05 AM
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    jacksj1

    jacksj1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ok thanks, I will try doing the zert fittings...they're pretty dry so that may help also.
     

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