andre74
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- 97 XLT 4.0L V6 OHV manual
Hi Guys,
I’m reading for quite some time in this forum and found some very useful tips, video and photo tutorials. Thanks very much for all your posts
Anyway, now I have a problem where I’m stuck and can’t find anything, neither here nor anywhere else.
I’ve got a ’97 Explorer XLT manual (Australian edition) with just over 200.000km mileage. Since last week, I have a problem with the rear differential, I suppose. This model should have a limited-slip differential (door sticker says: AXLE D4).
I have a clonking, snapping noise and it feels like something is jamming inside the rear end of the drive train and blocking the wheels. It feels very seriously and it’s similar to when trying to turn in 4x4high mode. However, it’s only when driving slowly, up to about 20-25km/h and only when driving not exactly straight. That’s why, I suppose it’s the differential. It seems to be okay at higher speed.
I’m thinking about having a look inside the differential, not being sure what I can see or do. I would replace the oil at this occasion. I’m also planning to change the transfer case oil and other transmission fluids bit by bit.
The question is; can anyone say from my description if it is the differential? Could it be something else, e.g. the transfer case? Would it make sense to open the differential and is there a chance that it can be fixed easily or do I have to replace the differential. Can the differential clutch, if that's the cause, be replaced separately?
Possibly, I could get a rear axle from the car wrecker. Otherwise, it’s difficult and expensive to get parts here in Australia. It would probably top the value of the X..
I'll appreciate your help. Please, ask if you need more information.
Cheers
Andre
I’m reading for quite some time in this forum and found some very useful tips, video and photo tutorials. Thanks very much for all your posts
Anyway, now I have a problem where I’m stuck and can’t find anything, neither here nor anywhere else.
I’ve got a ’97 Explorer XLT manual (Australian edition) with just over 200.000km mileage. Since last week, I have a problem with the rear differential, I suppose. This model should have a limited-slip differential (door sticker says: AXLE D4).
I have a clonking, snapping noise and it feels like something is jamming inside the rear end of the drive train and blocking the wheels. It feels very seriously and it’s similar to when trying to turn in 4x4high mode. However, it’s only when driving slowly, up to about 20-25km/h and only when driving not exactly straight. That’s why, I suppose it’s the differential. It seems to be okay at higher speed.
I’m thinking about having a look inside the differential, not being sure what I can see or do. I would replace the oil at this occasion. I’m also planning to change the transfer case oil and other transmission fluids bit by bit.
The question is; can anyone say from my description if it is the differential? Could it be something else, e.g. the transfer case? Would it make sense to open the differential and is there a chance that it can be fixed easily or do I have to replace the differential. Can the differential clutch, if that's the cause, be replaced separately?
Possibly, I could get a rear axle from the car wrecker. Otherwise, it’s difficult and expensive to get parts here in Australia. It would probably top the value of the X..
I'll appreciate your help. Please, ask if you need more information.
Cheers
Andre