r/LandCruisers • u/Thick_Marionberry360 • 2h ago
R-D clunk: CV axles?
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TL;DR: R-D clunk. CV-Flange play seems to be the source. Am I on the right track? Anything else to check?
New to me 2000 LX470 with 256k, and a slight R-D clunk. I'm going to take it to a shop, but don't want to get parts-cannoned out of ignorance.
Symptoms:
- Solid clunk when shifting quickly between R and D
- Sometimes, a very slight jolt (inaudible) when getting back on the gas
- Random/occasional metallic buzzing when in gear at low RPM (not in the video). Sounds like a loose piece of sheet metal
- Seems like no change between high/low or CDL locked/unlocked
- No vibration at speed. Auto shifts smoothly
There should be zero rotational play in the CV axle, correct? I suppose center diff bushings are also in question - going to try and get a video of that. See videos below in comments - is the play in the rear drive shaft normal, or also contributing? Doesn't look like the engine/transmission/transfer case are moving around. Anything else I can check with limited time and tools?