Rear diff spider gears are making a "clacking" noise - I'm guessing this isn't normal?
I took a look inside the rear diff and it looks like the spiders are rising/falling on the side gears when moving, making the noise. The spacer in the middle moves up and down a bit as well. There is a 1 - 1.5mm gap between the spider cup washer and the carrier - see pic. Admittedly, I'm no diff expert - what am I looking for here? Thanks.
I took a look inside the rear diff and it looks like the spiders are rising/falling on the side gears when moving, making the noise. The spacer in the middle moves up and down a bit as well. There is a 1 - 1.5mm gap between the spider cup washer and the carrier - see pic. Admittedly, I'm no diff expert - what am I looking for here? Thanks.
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