is my rear end going bad?

[tsailor21]

Hi all so i noticed the other day that when i take off my rear end seems to almost bind a little but once i get rolling

its fine any ideas thanks

tj

 

 

PS: my pathy has the factory LSD is there some bearings in there that can go bad ive never had it apart thanks

Edited July 31, 2012 by tsailor21

[Towncivilian]

Ever changed the fluid? Is your Pathfinder 4WD?

[nismothunder]

Drain the fluid and see if theres any metal/clutch shavings in it. Its rare for problems but the LSD is weaker then open diffs.

[Precise1]

It could be U joint related also or even tranny mount shifting. You'll see the most movement in low gears...

 

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[tsailor21]

yes its 4wd and i just changed the fluid and it looked fine

[Tungsten]

worn out u-joints is all it is

[tsailor21]

i also need a new clutch will that make it shake a bit on take off?

[AndyC]

Most certainly. You can also check the ujoints for play by twisting the driveline while in gear.

[Precise1]

i also need a new clutch will that make it shake a bit on take off?

Yes, it is usually termed clutch chatter and you should be able to feel it in the clutch pedal also.

 

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[nismothunder]

The best bet to check for bad a u-joint is blocking the wheels and leaving it in neutral. That way you get the real story to if you need U-joints. Since shutting it off and leaving it in gear can load the shaft and make the U-joints seem fine. You dont even to block if your on a level piece of ground because the joints will show slop before you will move the car.

[unccpathfinder]

Clutch chatter or u joints would be my guess...my Tacoma has had chatter on cool mornings ever since I got it...

[Precise1]

The best bet to check for bad a u-joint is blocking the wheels and leaving it in neutral. That way you get the real story to if you need U-joints. Since shutting it off and leaving it in gear can load the shaft and make the U-joints seem fine. You dont even to block if your on a level piece of ground because the joints will show slop before you will move the car.

The way I check, other than by hand at first, it jack up the rear and support it properly. Start it and put it in gear. I watched my drive shaft wag the tranny back and forth, and that told me all I needed to know...

 

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