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twybrow - 26/10/09 at 09:04 PM

I posted a couple of days ago (here) about a funny noise from the propshaft/output shaft, well I have done a bit more investigating....

I found that both of my lower trailing arm bolts were not tight, which meant the axle could rotate when under load (eg by rocking gently when in gear).

I also noticed my diff (escort rs live axle) input flange moves sideways 2-3mm if you push it sideways. Does this sound normal?

02GF74 - 26/10/09 at 09:37 PM

no. pretty sure that is not right - the output flange sits in a bearing so there should be no side to side play.

looks like you are gonna have to take a peek

MikeRJ - 26/10/09 at 09:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
I also noticed my diff (escort rs live axle) input flange moves sideways 2-3mm if you push it sideways. Does this sound normal?


No, the pinion bearing is supposed to be pre-loaded so there should be no play here. Probably the crush tube has relaxed a bit over time and loosened everything up.

twybrow - 26/10/09 at 10:13 PM

Oh well... It looks like the axle rebuild + lsd is next on the cards (it was supposed to be a winter thing!)....

mangogrooveworkshop - 26/10/09 at 11:15 PM

Is it just me .......but in your avatar the car is very high off the ground at the front

westf27 - 26/10/09 at 11:23 PM

look at the bottom bone,bump steer going on ?

twybrow - 27/10/09 at 12:02 AM

And no number plates too!!

Yeah, it was on stilts on the way to SVA. Now all suspension sorted my Procomp. I need a new avatar pic!

speedyxjs - 27/10/09 at 08:11 AM

Id expect mine is going to look like that as the sump is very low.