Rear end

Tiny
JON COLOMBO
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 186,000 MILES
Slips sometimes then clunks sometimes and hum, sounds like old school bus! Clunks when coming to complete stop also. Checked u-joint no play!
Thursday, April 20th, 2017 AT 10:37 AM

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Tiny
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Try twisting drive shaft back and forth it may be the gear set is worn out and you will have a lot of play or the shims behind spider gears are the same causing that. It may be low on fluid which you should check as well.
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Friday, April 21st, 2017 AT 7:21 AM

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