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Axle Still Clunking after new cup washers & shims

Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 1:35 pm
by whitestu
I recently replaced the cup washers and shims in my '80 B rear axle to try to get rid of the clunk. One of the cup washers was clearly worn and like tin foil but nothing else seemed to be. After re-assembly the clunk is unchanged. The prop seems fine so I don't know whether to live with it or investigate further. I have about 8-9mm of movement on the input flange to the diff which I think is at the upper range of acceptable. Is there anything easy to do next or is it a case of a full axle rebuild or live with it?

Thanks

Stu

Re: Axle Still Clunking after new cup washers & shims

Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 2:54 pm
by Rommel
How many miles has it done? could be worth looking at the splines on the half shafts,

Re: Axle Still Clunking after new cup washers & shims

Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 5:07 pm
by Ian F
Thicker washers are available to take up the wear, but you must
leave some free play

Ian F