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Re: Rear end clonk

To: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>, wizardz@maxinter.net
Subject: Re: Rear end clonk
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:31:13 -0500
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
References: <009d01bfa86a$5318d7c0$3d64a8c0@ptegler500.gouldfo.com>
And....... loose shock bolts.
        Peter C
At 07:29 PM 4/17/2000 , Frank Clarici wrote:
>wizardz@maxinter.net wrote:
>> 
>> I'm about to open up my rear end to resolve the 'clonk'
>> 
>> QUESTION: the axles must come out to remove the pumpkin
>> from the diff case right? How much of the hub/wheel/backplate  do I
>> have to take apart just to back the axles out enough to remove diff assy?
>
>Check the drive shaft bolts first. I had them come loose and it makes a
>clunk.
>Also check you leaf springs for a crack, it clunks too.
>Pulling the axle is easy, remove the brake drum, remove the axle set
>screw and pull it out. You may have to pry it off the rubber "O" ring
>with a screw driver.
>Be sure to replace the O ring and paper gasket. Also watch for gear oil
>dripping out when the axle comes out.
>
>-- 
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>Down to only 3 Sprites, 1 Midget and an A40 Farina
>http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut


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