DIFFERENTIAL BACKLASH

[pajerokid]

Have you peeps experienced that knocking sound whenever you release the clutch? :?: Say hello to diff backlash! :D

Anyway, what is one supposed to do to rectify this situation, short of replacing the rear diff :?:

Both my RAV4 (SX) and Paj show symptoms of this.

As always, comments and ideas are greatly appreciated :wink:

[roydok]

Yup, nangyari na sa akin ang ganyan with my old Sentra Series 2. While driving sa expressway nag-knock then clash ang gears. Nag-leak pala tranmission oil ko at iyon kumatok transmission. Palit kami bago ng time na iyon. Check mo transmission/gear oil level mo baka mababa or you may need to change it. I hope this helps. Goodluck.

[pajerokid]

thanks! im thinking of changing the gear oil to 140 viscosity from 90. Ok kaya?

[roydok]

Maganda din ang less viscosity oil for smoother shifting.

[afrasay]

Check your crossjoints first. Your rides are relatively new. Unless you always drive like a rabbit. Keep your gear oil at 90. :mrgreen:

[pajerokid]

alfred::: ano effect pag nag 140 ako na oil? :?:

[roydok]

Nadinig ko sa ilan na medyo daw stiff ng kaunti ang shifting. Pero I doubt this.

[pajerokid]

if thats true then k siguro thicker oil for diffs which are rather worn out, dont you thnk? :D

[pajerokid]

update lang:::

To my pleasant surprise, the sound i was hearing WASNT backlash! :shock::shock::shock: During my overhaul, the clutch was found missing a spring and was therefore replaced. Hayun!!! Nawala ang tunog :D:D:D

Now if only the same can be done to out RAV...... (this ones definitely backlash )

[afrasay]

Thicker oil means heavier load. Like comparing evaporated and condensed milk.:wink: