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Clunk on Acceleration or Deceleration

Clunk on Acceleration or Deceleration





Diagnostic Aids
All manual transmissions have gear play that might cause a clunk. It the transmission is suspected of causing the clunk, compare it with a similar vehicle. An internal clunk in the transmission is usually caused by wear between two components, or from improper assembly, which would also cause other symptoms.

Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
6. This test is to inspect that the propeller shaft yoke is not loose on the mainshaft. If the yoke is loose on the mainshaft, replace the propeller shaft yoke, mainshaft nut washer, and the mainshaft nut.