I have a 1992 GT with the 87-88 Turbo-Coupe rear end. I have been rebuilding the car for the last year and got it on the road today. I took it for a ride and the rear differential has a noise. The noise is cyclic and speed related. The noise is a muffled "Klank" Klank Klank. I jacked the car up and there is too much play in the rear differential. Holding one wheel tight and rotating the other you get the following:about 3/8" of rotation of the tire before the differential pinion moves; then another 1/2" of tire rotation as the pinion shaft rotates; then another 3/8" rotation of the tire before the two wheels are spining 1:1. My guess is the 3/8" movement(s) is slack in the axle to center section splines one side then the second side. The 1/2" movement in the center is from wear to the gears. ( Back lash and possibly pinion pre load/bearing wear)
My guess is that the axle splines to center section has excessive play. Normally, Which wears quicker the axle splines or the center section splines or both equally?
On the Turbo-coupe rear end is the axle removal the same as a Mustang? I could not find a "C" clip to allow me to pull the axles out?
If I need and can not find a 4 lug replacement axle ( I think my only options for a 4 lug axle are another 87-88 turbo coupe or a 1993 Cobra) is there a five lug axle that will fit the 87-88 Turbo Coupe housing?
Thanks in advance to anyone who gives me advice !!!!
My guess is that the axle splines to center section has excessive play. Normally, Which wears quicker the axle splines or the center section splines or both equally?
On the Turbo-coupe rear end is the axle removal the same as a Mustang? I could not find a "C" clip to allow me to pull the axles out?
If I need and can not find a 4 lug replacement axle ( I think my only options for a 4 lug axle are another 87-88 turbo coupe or a 1993 Cobra) is there a five lug axle that will fit the 87-88 Turbo Coupe housing?
Thanks in advance to anyone who gives me advice !!!!