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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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In 4wd I get a clicking/ grinding noise in front end. I just replaced. Pinion. Bearings. And. Seal have had a issue with the pinion. Yoke moving. Still after replacement. Kinda worries. Me

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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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Sounds. Like. U joints.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 03:16 AM
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It increases sound with speed n its coming. From the diifferential.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Yeah it sounds like one of your u joints. Jack it up, look at your u joints between your axle tube and knuckle on both sides while turning your wheel forward and back. I bet you'll see play in them. Only buy spicer u joint! Most others are junk and you'll end up with the same issue sooner than later!
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by lukeincolorado
Yeah it sounds like one of your u joints. Jack it up, look at your u joints between your axle tube and knuckle on both sides while turning your wheel forward and back. I bet you'll see play in them. Only buy spicer u joint! Most others are junk and you'll end up with the same issue sooner than later!
Only in 4wd
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Did the noise. Just start after. The new parts were installed? Or was it. There before?
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by belvedere
Did the noise. Just start after. The new parts were installed? Or was it. There before?
Yea
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