Grinding noises

Big Jim · 01-27-2006, 05:22 PM

I have a 1978 silverado ,when i put it in gear i hear a grinding or clunking noises.i'm holding the brake while this is being done. pulled the cover to rear end spider gears ,axle gears, pin, clips, all seem to be fine;no metal shaving in pan. wheels will turn manually, can anyone give me a clue?

chevyguy · 01-28-2006, 10:35 AM

Sounds like carrier bearings to me. How does your mesh pattern on the teeth of the ping and pinion look?

Big Jim · 01-29-2006, 10:48 AM

all teeth look good, no signs of wear on them.could it be the u-joint?

01-27-2006, 05:22 PM	#1
Big Jim Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5	Grinding noises I have a 1978 silverado ,when i put it in gear i hear a grinding or clunking noises.i'm holding the brake while this is being done. pulled the cover to rear end spider gears ,axle gears, pin, clips, all seem to be fine;no metal shaving in pan. wheels will turn manually, can anyone give me a clue?

01-28-2006, 10:35 AM	#2
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,370	Sounds like carrier bearings to me. How does your mesh pattern on the teeth of the ping and pinion look? __________________ Friends dont let friends use body lifts USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

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01-29-2006, 10:48 AM	#3
Big Jim Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5	all teeth look good, no signs of wear on them.could it be the u-joint?