Clunk in rear when coming to a stop!
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Clunk in rear when coming to a stop!
Have a 2006 4Runner SR5 with a V8, 155,000 miles, and am hearing a clunking noise in the rear, think it is on the driver's side, when I am almost to a dead stop at a stop light. I am braking normally, NOT hard, and sometimes, not always, hear this clunk, once, right before I am completely stopped. I don't hear anything when I start up and drive and it is shifting just fine...(automatic transmission). Does anyone know what this is being caused by. I sure hope my transmission isn't going to go out. Thanks!
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Have a 2006 4Runner SR5 with a V8, 155,000 miles, and am hearing a clunking noise in the rear, think it is on the driver's side, when I am almost to a dead stop at a stop light. I am braking normally, NOT hard, and sometimes, not always, hear this clunk, once, right before I am completely stopped. I don't hear anything when I start up and drive and it is shifting just fine...(automatic transmission). Does anyone know what this is being caused by. I sure hope my transmission isn't going to go out. Thanks!
Apparently this happens due to the grease on the slip yoke not properly distributing the length of the shaft. A design flaw but not destructive based on the forum scuttlebutt. You can replace the shaft or just grease it up on a regular basis. Many do it with their oil change.
All that said, I'm not a professional mechanic and if you have concerns about your safety, please confirm with a mechanic!
Some 4Runner guys have this issue to, here is how they deal with it. Timmy is the best!
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