2005 Outlander rear differential clunking noise when going into drive

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03-11-2012 | 12:14 PM

gaparker1

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2005 Outlander rear differential clunking noise when going into drive

The clunking noise has been happening for about a month now. Cannot find anything loose. It appears to be in the rear diff. Any clues?

03-11-2012 | 03:22 PM

milliesdad

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check the u-joints. Front and rear. also the driveshaft support bearing and mount.

03-12-2012 | 07:16 PM

gaparker1

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I guess I'll start there, thanks.

03-12-2012 | 10:25 PM

ccernst

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not sure about the first gen, but the 2nd gen uses half shafts (cv shafts) instead of a traditional rear axle. if your gen uses half shafts, check those as well.

06-14-2012 | 06:57 AM

cencia76

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Hi,

did you have any luck in solving this. I may be experiencing a similar problem. I also found this other page on this forum:
http://www.mitsubishi-forums.com/ind...30&hl=Thumping
Please let me know if you have found a solution.
Thank you, Massimo.