Side Yoke Help
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Side Yoke Help
All,
Got harnesses changed and interior all back togetheron my 76. Acually had it on the road and exercised it pretty well. I noticed what appeared to be rear chatter when pulling out and turning from a stop. Since I have it up on ramps to change the exhaust, I jacked it up and have about 1/4" play @ 12 & 6. It appears I have a worn side yoke. Is it changeable on the car or do i have to drop the diff? Anything special with set up? Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
John
Got harnesses changed and interior all back togetheron my 76. Acually had it on the road and exercised it pretty well. I noticed what appeared to be rear chatter when pulling out and turning from a stop. Since I have it up on ramps to change the exhaust, I jacked it up and have about 1/4" play @ 12 & 6. It appears I have a worn side yoke. Is it changeable on the car or do i have to drop the diff? Anything special with set up? Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
John
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All,
Got harnesses changed and interior all back togetheron my 76. Acually had it on the road and exercised it pretty well. I noticed what appeared to be rear chatter when pulling out and turning from a stop. Since I have it up on ramps to change the exhaust, I jacked it up and have about 1/4" play @ 12 & 6. It appears I have a worn side yoke. Is it changeable on the car or do i have to drop the diff? Anything special with set up? Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
John
Got harnesses changed and interior all back togetheron my 76. Acually had it on the road and exercised it pretty well. I noticed what appeared to be rear chatter when pulling out and turning from a stop. Since I have it up on ramps to change the exhaust, I jacked it up and have about 1/4" play @ 12 & 6. It appears I have a worn side yoke. Is it changeable on the car or do i have to drop the diff? Anything special with set up? Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
John
If indeed your yoke is moving 1/4" inch in and out then you are due for a replacement side yoke. However this doesnt mean you need a servicable rear diff, the yoke(s) can be replaced singly or in pairs.
The diff can be troublesome to remove but its really only held in with three bolts. (two at the crossmember, one at the snubber) not including removing the halfshafts and spring.
Last edited by fauxrs; Dec 22, 2010 at 06:50 AM.
