front end grind

[evillecutter]

Have you checked the links on the rear suspension? If they have become worn out ( the joints that connect to the rear axle housing and the joints on the frame end) it could allow your axle housing to rotate (it doesn't take much) which could cause the ujoints to bind. Just thinking out loud here.

think away!!! i need all the suggestions i can get here

[MSHardeman]

As for the brake clunk, I think that's a pretty common issue around here. I know that I will get the occasional clunk when I let off of the brakes after coming to a stop. Unless there is an excess clunk, or other associated noise, I think you're OK there.

[evillecutter]

As for the brake clunk, I think that's a pretty common issue around here. I know that I will get the occasional clunk when I let off of the brakes after coming to a stop. Unless there is an excess clunk, or other associated noise, I think you're OK there.

anyone ever figure out what causes this? never heard of it on any other vehicle

[MSHardeman]

I don't remember anyone ever definitively figuring it out. Maybe it's the brake shoes letting go of the rotor, or maybe the calipers themselves just clunking when they open up.

[evillecutter]

ok is the shaft going from the front diff to the transfer case supposed to be slightly loose? i was underneath messing around the other night and i when i grab it and shake (dont laugh) it has play in it - i can move it back and forth about a quarter inch or so - i thought at first that the bolts might be loose that hold the two pieces together closesest to the tcase, but it wasnt the bolts its the entire shaft moving inside there

[Triathlete]

It has a slight fore and aft play but should have no up and down movement.

[evillecutter]

It has a slight fore and aft play but should have no up and down movement.

i can move it around in a circle

[evillecutter]

im guessing im going to need a transfer case rebuild - has anyone ever bought a rebuild kit for the tcase?

can anyone offer me any type of advice on working on the tcase? it seems to be one of the least talked about parts of the vx...

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...ransfer%2BCase

[BigMike]

Would it be worth removing the front driveshaft and take it for a spin to see if it actually is the transfer case? I have the same front end noise at low speed turning( into my driveway or a parking space). Other than that I never hear it. I have not tried to tackle the issue yet. Still waiting on the rear wheel bearings to get pressed on. One issue at a time.

[evillecutter]

i drained and changed the fluid in the tcase and after about 50 miles it hasnt made the noise - i still get a clunk when i come up to a stop sometimes but the pencil shaving/ power-steering-going-out type of noise seems to be gone when i turn at low speeds - i feel stupid because i could have swore that i changed the fluid in the tcase when i did all the other fluids a month ago but i guess i just checked it - it was full and when i dipped my finger in and the fluid seemed of good color, but when i actually drained it the red was more brown than i realized - probably too soon to see if this was an actual fix, but im thinking positive - and taking out the front driveshaft is what one of the driveline specialty places said they would probably do if i brought it to them so yes i think that would narrow it down pretty good

[don moore]

im gettting a tick tick tick sound when i slow down to a stop and when i turn hard it grinds and almost stops the vx ..the tires churp like its in 4wd when turning... bad sounds ..i took it in to my alignment guy they replaced a rear wheel berring last month..it was leaking on the inside of the tire....sounds like mine is doing like yours