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clunk in rear end traced to differential/rear axle and is getting worse 200 1986


Driving symptooms are that I get a knock on take-off and with some transmission shifts (auto) and I get a 'pop' in the driveline when slowing to a stop. Rear bushings are all new poly - shocks pretty new.

I first got under the car and grabbed the drive shaft and twisted it. When I twist hard I can get an additional bit of rotation accompanied by the knock in question. When I jack it up, remove a tire and push/pull on the disc, I get axial motion (~.5 mm) accompanied by a clunk. Not necessarily the same clunk, but in this case the tire isn't mounted and on the ground (may dampen the sound?).

So...
Is my whole rear end shot, or do I just need new axle bearings? Or is it something else?

Thanks in advance for the advice,

Tom
245DL 241000k






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