I finally picked up another e30, and I've been doing some research on this matter but I wanted to get some second opinions on it.
Essentially, during slow turns the car makes a lot of noise coming from the right rear. I tested wheel bearings, calipers, and changed the diff fluid. While doing all of the normal diagnostics I noticed that if I pulled the half shaft towards the tire the output flange comes out a little bit, approx 1" if I tug hard. I figure the snap ring is either no longer there or it is not functioning properly. It's really the only thing I can imagine that would allow the output flange to slide out.
I'd like to make sure I have everything prepared before I delve into this, as it's likely to take some time.
87 325e, the diff is the limited slip.
Thoughts?
Essentially, during slow turns the car makes a lot of noise coming from the right rear. I tested wheel bearings, calipers, and changed the diff fluid. While doing all of the normal diagnostics I noticed that if I pulled the half shaft towards the tire the output flange comes out a little bit, approx 1" if I tug hard. I figure the snap ring is either no longer there or it is not functioning properly. It's really the only thing I can imagine that would allow the output flange to slide out.
I'd like to make sure I have everything prepared before I delve into this, as it's likely to take some time.
87 325e, the diff is the limited slip.
Thoughts?
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