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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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When ever i turn i can hear the front differential making a clicking noise. I have noticed that it's leaking out near the drive shaft as well. I checked the fluid level and the levels appear to be just fine. I do not know much about differentials and was just wondering what is the likely cause of this.

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Zach
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Probably the ujoints in the front axels. I always here these little front wheel drive buzz boxes clicking going around corners.
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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U-joints or really wicked low gear oil.. the gear oil is supposto be to the bottom of the fill hole.. stick your finger in the hole and see if u can feel it if not add some till it runs out of the hole!!
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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k it was coming out of the plug when i unscrewed it so thats good. and even tho its in 2wd you think it could still but the front u joints?
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by zfranklin92
k it was coming out of the plug when i unscrewed it so thats good. and even tho its in 2wd you think it could still but the front u joints?
yes mine is doing the same exact thing.. let me know how it goes!! SUCKY U-JOINTS
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