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MikeW · 10-04-2002, 08:09 PM

I have a 1996 Ford Bronco with pushbutton 4x4.
As I said I have a clunk coming from the right axle when I turn the steering wheel. I had mechanics test drive it, the clunk/pop doesn't occur when they drive it.

When I rotate the driveshaft the left axleshaft does not turn.
When both hubs are locked, driveshaft is locked.
When left hub is unlocked, right is locked, driveshaft turns, left axleshaft turns.

If it is the 4x4 engaging Id just buy a manual t-case

SMC · 10-05-2002, 12:18 AM

It sounds to me like the c-clip is bent, and is allowing undue movement in the axleshaft. Its then smacking agenst the knuckle and or hub.

Dustball · 10-05-2002, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MWellner

When I rotate the driveshaft the left axleshaft does not turn.
When both hubs are locked, driveshaft is locked.
When left hub is unlocked, right is locked, driveshaft turns, left axleshaft turns.

If it is the 4x4 engaging Id just buy a manual t-case

Umm, sounds like a perfectly normal open front diff to me.

MikeW · 10-05-2002, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SMC
It sounds to me like the c-clip is bent, and is allowing undue movement in the axleshaft. Its then smacking agenst the knuckle and or hub.

That could be it, I will have to check that out soon.

Grape Ape Ranger · 10-09-2002, 12:11 PM

Hey MWellner,

Depending on what kind of clunking noise it is, this could be it too:
Try grabbing the axle shaft itself. It will move freely in and out of the pumpkin about 1/8 - 1/4". If you push it in hard enough, you will hear it "clunk". This is normal, and nothing to worry about.

I went through the same thing (hearing the clunking noise), and just crawled under the truck one day and found this situation. I asked a few others if theirs was the same, and it was.

Just a thought.
Dean

Chad H · 10-10-2002, 08:18 PM

Hey see if you can bring it over this weekend. Ill be here Saturday morning, and sunday before 12...........

MikeW · 10-10-2002, 08:29 PM

Im not sure, but hopefully I can get the parts this weekend if I have enough cash.

10-04-2002, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeW Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11975 Location: Bemidji Posts: 2,230	This is driving me crazy, help! I have a 1996 Ford Bronco with pushbutton 4x4. As I said I have a clunk coming from the right axle when I turn the steering wheel. I had mechanics test drive it, the clunk/pop doesn't occur when they drive it. When I rotate the driveshaft the left axleshaft does not turn. When both hubs are locked, driveshaft is locked. When left hub is unlocked, right is locked, driveshaft turns, left axleshaft turns. If it is the 4x4 engaging Id just buy a manual t-case

10-05-2002, 12:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
SMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8941 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 593	It sounds to me like the c-clip is bent, and is allowing undue movement in the axleshaft. Its then smacking agenst the knuckle and or hub. __________________ I have never seen such a ruthless bunch of people til i came on pirate... - hawkins1

10-09-2002, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Grape Ape Ranger Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8158 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 241	Hey MWellner, Depending on what kind of clunking noise it is, this could be it too: Try grabbing the axle shaft itself. It will move freely in and out of the pumpkin about 1/8 - 1/4". If you push it in hard enough, you will hear it "clunk". This is normal, and nothing to worry about. I went through the same thing (hearing the clunking noise), and just crawled under the truck one day and found this situation. I asked a few others if theirs was the same, and it was. Just a thought. Dean __________________ "Grape Ape" '97 Ford Ranger S/C 4x4, 3/4 ton! - slightly modified! Lifted, Locked, Geared, and Coiled www.grapeapedesign.com

10-10-2002, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chad H Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7340 Location: Bemidji, Minnesota Posts: 2,524	Hey see if you can bring it over this weekend. Ill be here Saturday morning, and sunday before 12........... __________________ [COLOR=BLACK] You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel [/COLOR]

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10-10-2002, 08:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
MikeW Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11975 Location: Bemidji Posts: 2,230	Im not sure, but hopefully I can get the parts this weekend if I have enough cash.