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Worn Spider Gears?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by aekdbbop, Jun 11, 2018.

  1. aekdbbop

    aekdbbop Member

    There is a lot of play in my rear end (really awkward typing that online)..

    See video:


    Usually when running down the road, if I let off the gas, coast, then accelerate, there is a thunk like the rear end is catching up... I am sure this is bad and will someday fall apart.

    What part generally fails and causes this?
     
    aekdbbop, Jun 11, 2018
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  2. rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Driveline slop...
    I would check pinion nut torque.
     
    rejeep, Jun 11, 2018
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  3. GeoffreyL

    GeoffreyL Well-Known Member

    Check the u joints? They will make that noise.
     
    GeoffreyL, Jun 11, 2018
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