8.8 Rear end slop
#1
8.8 Rear end slop
My rearend in my 01 gt has lots of play in it.
When i remove the driveshaft i can turn the rear almost 2 inches back and forth.
What would cause this?
When i press the gas and let off at low rpms it clanks in the rear also.
When i remove the driveshaft i can turn the rear almost 2 inches back and forth.
What would cause this?
When i press the gas and let off at low rpms it clanks in the rear also.
#2
So you saying that the entire rear axle moves 2" fore and aft OR side to side? 2" does seem excessive.
Fore and aft movement could be severely worn control arm bushings. There is also a large pinion snubber that is meant to control axle 'twist' (wrap up).
Side to side movement is control mainly by the panhard bar. It also has bushings that can wear out.
Fore and aft movement could be severely worn control arm bushings. There is also a large pinion snubber that is meant to control axle 'twist' (wrap up).
Side to side movement is control mainly by the panhard bar. It also has bushings that can wear out.
#8
Try this: apply the emergency brake with the vehicle on the ground and in neutral (on level ground). Try to move the driveshaft by hand in either direction again. The emergency brake will prevent the axle shafts and spider gears from moving. If there's still excessive play- then the ring and pinion are your culprits.