Clunk under acceleration.

[2002maniac]

Ok, so I've been driving this car with the front driveshaft removed for about 6 months and I finally got around to putting it all together to get the AWD working. PO said the driveshaft was stripped and removed.

The splines in the TC looked great so I got a new shaft, and installed it with a new guibo and a dollop of BR2-plus.

First thing I did was do the jack test, and the car moved forward ass soon as I lifted my foot off the brakes. Sweet! Very tight viscous!

However, when I drive it I hear a loud clunk/pop on takeoff only. I can avoid the noise if I very gently accelerate, but I have to go very easy on it.

Anyone had a problem similar to this? What should I check now?

[cappa240]

Where does it sound like it's coming from?

[supernaughtIX]

take a look at the rear shaft ujoint. might have some slack. Or you might have worn rear subframe bushings. No noise when hitting bumps?

[2002maniac]

It did't make the noise while driving without the front driveshaft installed so i really doubt it's the rear subframe or driveshaft. It sounds like it's coming from either the t-case or front diff. Splines on the driveshaft and t-case are perfect. With the car on jack stands i can't feel any looseness in the drivetrain when i jerk the wheels by hand.