badmfkr

iTrader: (4)

Can excessive rear end back lash be reduced w/ hand tools?

Vehical is a 99 Chevy Astro van w/100K miles van runs excellent except
For the clunk.

When at a stop light the rear end seams to clunk if I let off the brake
to quick, I’m thinking there could possiablley be excessive rear end
back lash, can this be reduced w/ hand tools like can I remove the cover and tighten the carriage bolts?

Or is the gears just worn out?

all I have done so far is check the fuild level which is fine and the fuild is still a brownish color.



I plan to later jack the right wheel off the ground and twist it to see how much loosenes there is how much is to much?

What all Chevy vehicals have the same complete rear end that can be swapped into the Astro? the 99 has rear drum brakes.

Thanks for any helpful advice.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

You may be chasing your tail here. The answer is no. However, that may not be your issue. You can check it with hand tools though. You'll need a dial indicator with magnetic base and you'll have to remove the rear cover. There are write ups online that tell you how to check it. Once you confirm your reading, you can see if that's your problem or not.