Backlash Clunk
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Excessive backlash clunk under acceleration or de-acceleration can be caused by any of the following:
- Worn differential pinion shaft.
- Worn differential pinion and/or side gear teeth.
- Worn thrust washers.
- Excessive clearance between the side gears and the axle shafts.
- Excessive clearance between differential side gears and the bore in the case.
- Excessive drive pinon and ring gear backlash.