WebDec 16, 2006 · They said its most likely back lash in the rear end. Mine only does it going from drive to reverse or reverse to drive. i can lessen the clunking noise by putting the truck into neatral for a couple of seconds, before changing to reverse or drive. The Chevy mechanic said that it always sounds worse on a extended long bed truck cause of the ...
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WebDec 7, 2024 · I haven't actually logged the trans gears to see if it does a "garage" shift at normal operating temps when shifting from drive to reverse to neutral. The clunk and sound is also audible when shifting into neutral from a gear which is weird as well. I'm pretty sure at low temperatures and high idle it does a "garage" shift where it shifts into ... WebJun 25, 2015 · If they are worn and loose, they will cause a clunk when shifting between gears. Figure 1. Typical u-joint. To find out if this is the cause, follow the steps below: ... Grab the drive shaft as well as the differential yoke, turn it one way and then the other. Look and listen for slack in the u-joints. You will be able to tell if one is loose ... clrkey
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WebMar 11, 2010 · To measure you have to somehow lock the pinion and then move the ring gear about its axis while measuring ~ 5 thousands of an inch backlash of movement. Move the pinion 120 deg then remeasure and than mov e 120 deg and measure. This is to avoid getting it to tight due to a slight possible wobble in the ring gear. Web2,418 Answers. Another pos. problem is universal joints. If you grab your drive shaft close to the rear end and wiggle up and down you will be able to see it move it shes bad. Most of the time it is this one at the rear end that you feel during gear shifting if shes bad. WebJun 5, 2024 · 300ZX (Z31) Performance / Technical - Clunking noise in rear end when shifting - I have a 1986 300ZX NA with the five speed transmission. When driving the vehicle if I release the clutch quickly (as in any stick I've driven) the rear end clunks, if I baby the clutch the noise isn't there. I thought it could be one of... clr james on cricket