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Rear differential clunk when accelerating from a stop?

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JBROWNENG
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It was not in 4WD. I have not tried to duplicate the sound while in 4WD.
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Thursday, October 12th, 2023 AT 10:26 AM
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That's a good sign, did you have any metal inside the differential after you took the third member out?
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Friday, October 13th, 2023 AT 8:15 AM
Tiny
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I do not know what you mean by "third member"?

There were no signs of damage and no metal shavings or pieces when I pulled the differential. There were no metal shavings on the magnet in the housing of any note and no fines in the bottom of the housing either.

I replaced the junk yard differential into my vehicle and had no change in the sound/vibration. I am now thinking it must be the transmission. I do not believe it would be the front differential as it is only engaged during 4WD isn't it?
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Monday, October 16th, 2023 AT 9:14 AM
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Yep, I don't think it is the front differential either. It must be the transmission. I would try to service it first to see if you have any metal inside.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Monday, October 16th, 2023 AT 10:01 AM

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