Rear end

2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO
186,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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JON COLOMBO
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Slips sometimes then clunks sometimes and hum, sounds like old school bus! Clunks when coming to complete stop also. Checked u-joint no play!
Apr 20, 2017 at 10:37 AM
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HMAC300
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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.
Apr 21, 2017 at 7:21 AM
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