differential problem
 

hi,
i have a problem with my cv joint..at least that i thought so ...after accelerating hard and take off the foot from the peddle i started to hear/feel some bad knocks on my rear side. i thought that one of my cv joint gone bad ...after deeper investigation cv joint is good but on the inner side of the cv joint the side where the cv joint meet with gearbox (i do not know the name of that part) it is a pretty big play..i took it appart but that part it is tighten with one bolt in the meddle and isn't loosened...the play is from inside the gearbox...any solution to this problem???please help





p.s: hope you understand my ''English'' !

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Drain the transaxle fluid and use a piece of cloth to catch the fluid over the top of the pail.
If you see silver slivers--bad.

On the passenger side is a large inspection plate with many bolts.
Drop the axle.
Like you mentioned, there is a bolt inside of the transaxle hub----remove it and the stub hub will pull out.

Remove all the bolts around the inspection plate (passenger side)

Remove the inspection plate and check for gears that have teeth chiped.

Grab the ring and pinion and check for slop.

If you find any of these issues-------get a used transaxle.

I know your can rebuild the transaxle, but for the $1500 in parts plus labor it is expensive.

GL
John

Sounds like the diff carrier bearings are shot. Some have gotten away with changing them without resetting the R&P clearance, but it can be a tricky job.

i am also thinking that the bearings could be the problem....but i do not know haw can i change them :(

If by bearings, do you mean CV joints?

It is usually cheaper to get a complete axle than replace 1 CV joint.

CV Joints - General Information, Removal, Installation, and Maintenance

John

i mean bearings inside the transmission ...