Clunk in rear end
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2019
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From: Houston
Clunk in rear end
I’ve read through a few forums and seen a lot of different ideas, but I’m hoping someone might have some solid direction. I haven’t done a deep inspection yet, but when I put the car in reverse I get a clunk, but only once I start moving, not when I shift into gear.
So far, the only thing I’ve tried is loosening the axle nuts, lubricating them, and re‑torquing them. I did buy a cheaper non‑OEM rear left axle, but it looked slightly smaller, so I’m wondering if I should replace it with a proper OEM one.
I can also replicate the clunk by pushing on the car while it’s parked, and I do notice a little bit of play. Has anyone run into this before or have ideas on what to check?
So far, the only thing I’ve tried is loosening the axle nuts, lubricating them, and re‑torquing them. I did buy a cheaper non‑OEM rear left axle, but it looked slightly smaller, so I’m wondering if I should replace it with a proper OEM one.
I can also replicate the clunk by pushing on the car while it’s parked, and I do notice a little bit of play. Has anyone run into this before or have ideas on what to check?
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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I’ve read through a few forums and seen a lot of different ideas, but I’m hoping someone might have some solid direction. I haven’t done a deep inspection yet, but when I put the car in reverse I get a clunk, but only once I start moving, not when I shift into gear.
So far, the only thing I’ve tried is loosening the axle nuts, lubricating them, and re‑torquing them. I did buy a cheaper non‑OEM rear left axle, but it looked slightly smaller, so I’m wondering if I should replace it with a proper OEM one.
I can also replicate the clunk by pushing on the car while it’s parked, and I do notice a little bit of play. Has anyone run into this before or have ideas on what to check?
So far, the only thing I’ve tried is loosening the axle nuts, lubricating them, and re‑torquing them. I did buy a cheaper non‑OEM rear left axle, but it looked slightly smaller, so I’m wondering if I should replace it with a proper OEM one.
I can also replicate the clunk by pushing on the car while it’s parked, and I do notice a little bit of play. Has anyone run into this before or have ideas on what to check?
MANY, myself included, have had this problem and I am almost positive the factory part is no longer made.
Here is a link for a TSB talking about a fix for 2004 C5s.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...m_content=post
