80 series issue

[desertsavant]

I have a 1997 and recently started having a clunky mechanical problem in drive train when pulling away from stop or red lights...

Not sure if it’s the transmission or front drive

???

 

[baldilocks]

Investigate the rear pinion.

 

[Bludozer]

Very unlikely to be the transmission. Listen to @baldilocks, start there.

 

[Comet]

Grease drive shaft. Turn up music. Wait, was the question what i did? Ya, follow @baldilocks

 

[baldilocks]

Grease drive shaft. Turn up music. Wait, was the question what i did? Ya, follow @baldilocks

When the rear pinion crush sleeve gives up the chief complaint is a clunk upon take off.