For those with drivers side clunk in front end..

HudsonValleyTitan · 03-10-2006, 10:04 AM

I've had this slight clunk in the left front end and it turns out the carrier bearing on th left side of front differential is bad. They are replacing it with a new updated version when it comes in. It's really no big deal.. it works fine but has a little play in it. New ones have stonger carrier bearings according to the GM.

sonnytimes · 03-10-2006, 10:41 AM

Was there any abuse involved? Just like the rearends.

TitanTom · 03-10-2006, 11:58 AM

HVT,
What dealer do you use for service?

HudsonValleyTitan · 03-10-2006, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sonnytimes

Was there any abuse involved? Just like the rearends.

LOL...If you knew me, you wouldn't ask but...absolutely not. Apparently, it quite common due to weak carrier nearings BUT....it's not a big deal. Most may never notice it and other than th slight clunk over bumps, there's really no problems with it.
I use Poughkeepsie Nissan and wouldn't take it anywhere else!

MileHighTitan · 03-10-2006, 05:01 PM

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I use Poughkeepsie Nissan and wouldn't take it anywhere else!

Wish I could say that about my dealer......

HudsonValleyTitan · 03-10-2006, 06:40 PM

Very easy to check. Climb under and grab the drivers side axle right where it enters the front diff. If you get ANY up and down play, that's your problem.

sonnytimes · 03-11-2006, 04:36 AM

Thanks for the information.

MississippiTitan · 03-11-2006, 07:33 AM

I think I might ahve this problem IM gonna check thanks!

QShip · 03-11-2006, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the info!

HudsonValleyTitan · 03-11-2006, 09:20 PM

Anytime. Hope I've helped. And relax, it's no big deal.

BRKTRCR · 04-17-2006, 11:50 AM

Thanks HVT for description of problem.
Mine had developed clunk in left front also, not really noticable at first but got so loud it was embarrassing. Climbed under truck, found left axle had a lot of play. Truck at dealer now for inspection.
Thanks again!

HudsonValleyTitan · 04-17-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BRKTRCR

Thanks HVT for description of problem.
Mine had developed clunk in left front also, not really noticable at first but got so loud it was embarrassing. Climbed under truck, found left axle had a lot of play. Truck at dealer now for inspection.
Thanks again!

Great. I hope that's your problem. Mine was never noticable outside the truck because it never got that bad. I've had the diff replaced and it's much nicer over bumps now.