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Originally Posted by clark
BC240,
alright I'm going to tell you right now it's probably two things.
1. very common for sub frame bushings to have worn. however, everyone on this forum says that very quickly without asking for your exact symptoms. a lot of things could be causing the clunk.
2. i've personally had a clunk which is my differential. if you have too much backlash, your diff will clunk. meaning there is too much gap between the pinion gear and ring gear.
what you need to do is go under and do some investigation. unbolt your driveshaft from your differential (4 bolts, 14MM). remove the shaft. make sure your e-brake is engaged, and spin the differential flange with your hand. does it clunk when you twist it?? if so, that's most likely the clunk...
if that seems alright, start inspecting your subframe bushings. you need to test with a pry bar or something, get it in there, and start moving htings around with some force. if you have excessive wobble and play, your subrame bushings are gone.
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Thanks for the informative response. I had the driveshaft out when I was replacing my clutch on Saturday, I twisted the it while still in place in order to get to some of the bolts and heard no clunking.. could try again.
I don't quite get how to test the subframe bushing(s)? can you elaborate a little? do I have to jack up my rear end, where do I put the crowbar? sorry for my ignorance i've never had to test or replace such things.