Jingling rear axle / driveshaft

[cliffyp]

There is a metal ring between the yoke and retainer to the housing.

It freely spins and jiggles in place and jingles as I drive down the road.

What I've seen so far in the TM doesn't show or mention it.


It doesn't seem to be a problem of any kind, however the jingle sound is annoying. Is this piece mentioned in the TM and I'm just not seeing it? What is it and how do I make it stop jingling?

 

[cliffyp]

It occurred to me to look in the parts manual is well. -34P does show it and just calls it a "dirt deflector". #4 in the attached picture.

Is there supposed to be some type of retainer clip that keeps it from jiggling?

 

[86m1028]

It's just a pressed fit, yours must be stretched alittle.

 

[o1951]

Try cleaning it real good and using some JB weld to secure it.

 

[kapnklug]

Yep I had one of those bust loose on me once. I think I drove a feeler gauge in between the pinion yoke and the "dirt deflector." Alternately, you could use a hammer & punch to puts some dents in it around the circumference to hold it against the yoke.

 

[cliffyp]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I guess now I need a poll: do I glue it, whack it, or shim it?

 

[o1951]

I do not like whacking it because it must be done in place and damages the surface underneath.

 

[cliffyp]

JB Weld seems to have worked for the time being. Used used the putty stuff and just went all the way around the flange working it up under the the little gap. I guess this is a combination glue/shim, the hardens JB is acting as the shim.

All I have say is that it's music to my ears not hearing that darn thing jingle as I roll down the road!!