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2003 Ford Explorer play in pinion

Tiny
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  • 2003 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 135,000 MILES
I just got the pinion replaced and now noticed that it make a grinding type noise when deaccelerating. I crawled under vehicle and grabbed where drive flange connects to pinion flange and turned it back and forth about half inch each way. Is that supposed to do that or is that normal and any ideas on the noise. Thank You
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Sunday, April 25th, 2010 AT 8:02 PM

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Tiny
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It's normal. However, the noise isn't. I would have that rechecked. They may need to readjust the backlash.
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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 7:49 AM
Tiny
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Hi, I was wondering how you do that. Is it a major job or just somehting small to do. Thank You
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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 4:38 PM
Tiny
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It requires a skilled mechanic that knows what he is doing.
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Monday, April 26th, 2010 AT 10:42 PM

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