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candak
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2005
10:00:10
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 Subject: rear end diagnosis help
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91 Dakota, 5.2l, 340k, standard diff., auto.: when turning right at a higher than normal speed, I hear a loud knocking coming from the rear; at all other times, it runs smoothly. Was going to take it into a shop- I think it's something in the diff/axle, but I have no idea- does this ring any bells for anyone or should I just take it in?
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Hemiman
Dodge Dakota
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4/09/2005
10:25:53
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REMOVE THE REAR COVER ON THE DIFF.
IT SOUNDS LIKE THE SPIDER GEARS ARE BAD. IF YOU CATCH IT SOON ENOUGH, THE LESS IT WILL COST YOU
GOOD LUCK.
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dg_8
Dodge Dakota
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4/11/2005
21:14:59
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I'm no differential expert but here's thoughts. The pinion on my 95 dak went into the pumpkin(catastrophic). I speculate that the pinion bearing failed. Before it failed completely it did make noise when turning. Most noticeable at parking lot speeds. It wasn't as noticeable at road speeds 40+. I noticed it at 180K a few people gave me the imagination thing. I had trouble finding shop that that I trusted to look at it. So a year went by. It gradually became more noticeable. I noticed some fluid on the under side of the bed. I figured it would be ok as long as the fluid was up. It would only take a little bit every couple months. About 30mi into a 60mi drive I knew it was done. Needless to say at 210K it lockedup shortly after I got off the highway. If there is any noticeable play at the pinion I think it likely headed for the catastrophic zone.
1995 cc 5.2 5-sp 4x4
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