Clunk from rear...

Hi all,

I have a clunk sound every now and then from the rear. Sometimes (but not often) it'll happen when I am cornering but most commonly it occurs when it is changing down through the gears (auto).

I can only describe it as a single "clunk" sound from the centre rear of the freebie. I have had a look underneath and prodded (and pushed) most bits including the exhaust but I can't seem to replicate it. I saw a thread mentioning a rear diff bush but despite searching the forum, I don't seem to have been able to yield any results.

The prop has also been removed so I can rule that out.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

there are 3 mount on your rear diff commonly the center one goes this could be the cause of you clunk i had the same thing last year

rhodie said:

there are 3 mount on your rear diff commonly the center one goes this could be the cause of you clunk i had the same thing last year

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Thanks for your response - Do you know if there's a way that I should be able to tell by having a look underneath?

yes get under it and look at your rear diff you will see the rubber mounts thay may look worn or not get a bar and see if you have alot of play.
normally the front one that goes

rhodie said:

yes get under it and look at your rear diff you will see the rubber mounts thay may look worn or not get a bar and see if you have alot of play.
normally the front one that goes

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Thanks - I'll give that a try!

even with your prop of it may give that clunk as the it is still fixed to your wheels and the take up could do it

Hi all,ive got an auto freelander td4,i had a loud bang when the car changed gear,ive had the 3 bushes replaced,but its still doing the same and its doing my head in,any ideas please.

wgb1970 said:

Hi all,ive got an auto freelander td4,i had a loud bang when the car changed gear,ive had the 3 bushes replaced,but its still doing the same and its doing my head in,any ideas please.

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There are three u/j's on your prop shaft , grasp each on either side and try and twist if you feel any movement or play change it or 'em.....
I did the rearmost two weeks ago due to exact symptoms.

uj's? sorry

wgb1970 said:

uj's? sorry

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There should be a thanks or rep button on this forum. There are lots of guys giving good advice. Rather than make a post to thank every reply, a click of the button. But 'thanks' steely dan and rhodie

I had a clunk when changing gear on my automatic. Exhaust box banging on badly designed towbar. Just a thought...

I have the same problem with a clunk but I have the 2002 ES Automatic. However it only happens when the box changes from 3 to 4th and at low revs. At high revs the automatic change is quite smooth. I have been told that it could be the solenoid sensor!!!