1999 Toyota 4Runner Rear Diff

Tiny
JEREMY.CURTIS
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  • 1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 112,000 MILES
I believe the clutch is going out on my 4 runner, because the engine is surging while driving and the fuel system seems fine. But my question is relating to it. When the clutch is going out, can it cause the rear differential to "stick"? Sometimes white starting out, it seems to lock up. I have you give it some extra power and them it releases. It is usually a pretty loud pop when it releases. Please let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Jeremy
Friday, April 11th, 2008 AT 10:15 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

A faulty clutch will have no direct bearing on the rear diff, you may have a separate issue there, I would make sure that the diff oil is full and the correct grade as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Saturday, April 12th, 2008 AT 3:54 AM

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