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SimonWat

New Member

• Apr 29, 2023

• #1

I suspect I have an issue with my rear differential making a noise when under load, am I ok to remove the rear drive shaft and drive to see if the noise stops, if it does and I will then pull the differential ?

 

Dippypud

Never Knowingly Understood

Full Member

• Apr 29, 2023

• #2

SimonWat said:

I suspect I have an issue with my rear differential making a noise when under load, am I ok to remove the rear drive shaft and drive to see if the noise stops, if it does and I will then pull the differential ?

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Could check the lube in it, see if it has 'particles' or a hand full of oats ...

 

miktdish

Guns n Chainsaws

• Apr 29, 2023

• #3

Yes, remove the shaft and then engage 4WD

 

brianp38dse

Well-Known Member

• May 2, 2023

• #4

Hello and welcome

 

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SimonWat

New Member

• May 3, 2023

• #5

SimonWat said:

I suspect I have an issue with my rear differential making a noise when under load, am I ok to remove the rear drive shaft and drive to see if the noise stops, if it does and I will then pull the differential ?

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Ok I removed the rear drive shaft and I can turn the rear differential about a quarter turn without the rear wheels moving but no other play noticed. Is this normal ?

 

miktdish

Guns n Chainsaws

• May 3, 2023

• #6

1/4 turn is erring on the side of a 'bit much' but it's not excessive...
How did you get on with the rear shaft off ?

 

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SimonWat

New Member

• May 3, 2023

• #7

Could not get the shaft removed from the gearbox end, need to get it up on stands so I can turn the shaft. Going to have a go tomorrow. But I fixed the hand break when I was under there so some progress made !

 

miktdish

Guns n Chainsaws

• May 3, 2023

• #8

One wheel up in the air (unwieghted) and the high/low box (LT230) in neutral and you can turn the shaft easily.