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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 8 2013, 09:20 AM (1,354 Views) | |
| mfoobar | Jul 8 2013, 09:20 AM Post #1 |
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Hi all, this weekend I had my 2000 35s11 mwb van jacked up to service the brakes. Whilst one side was jacked up I noticed I could rotate the rear wheel an inch or two without the prop shaft moving. I'm guessing this is play in my rear diff. I know the diff whines quite a bit so might be a bit worn. How much play would you expect in the diff? -Matt |
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| DrRossi | Jul 8 2013, 06:26 PM Post #2 |
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because its a common fault the a second hand diff are like rocking horse poo, you do get a little play in them, a re-build can be ok if its only the bearings causing the play |
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| mfoobar | Jul 8 2013, 07:59 PM Post #3 |
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Yeah, I've seen diffs and complete rear axles on eBay, but have no idea if they will also be suffering the same as seems a common problem. Next weekend I'll get underneath and try and give the prop shaft a good tug and see if the bearing into the diff has gone as that seems a common issue. Failing that I might try and get the diff cover off and have a look inside. Apart from the obvious issue of oil needing draining first and refilling after, there is no problem opening the cover up is there? I found one post on here where someone said they found a gap between the sun and planet gears. They replaced the washer under the sun gear with a slightly thicker one and that stopped the play. I've no idea how easy it is to get the sun gears out to replace the washer behind them. -Matt |
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| Bazil-S | Jul 8 2013, 08:32 PM Post #4 |
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Hi, Repairing the differential is not an easy task, even replacing a washer demands precision adjustment. You need a dial gauge and an adapter for this, also technical knowledge. Diff play is a common defect only to Daily which use another oil brand, instead of Tutela, or is not replaced in time. |
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| tangowaggon | Jul 9 2013, 04:13 PM Post #5 |
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We have a similar problem with our Renault mascott which uses an Iveco 2.8 engine & gearbox, not sure about the rear diff but the propshaft will turn a fair way in each direction without moving the rear wheels, it's quiet under load but noisy when the transmission goes slack. |
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