Thread: 2013 Puma Driveline Slack/"Clunk"?

Originally Posted by 1nando

My 2013 110 has no backlash at all. Dont believe everything the dealer tells you....

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Some don't, I'm aware of that, but,.......many do!
Pickles.

Backlash easily removed or greatly reduced, here is what I did on my 2012 110 with 70k and lot of slop:

- Hi-Tuff HD axle and flange upgrade rear (wet lubricated)
- Hi-Tuff flange front
- New clutch (latest rev AP from Ashcroft)
- New wet lubricated output shaft by Ashcroft
- Greese all drive line nipples

With that my truck is a pleasure to drive now(new BAS smooth tune also helps), any residual slop (in the diff)will be removed when I install Ashcroft ATB front and back or may be e-lockers not sure yet.

I personally think these are a must have upgrade on a differ.
Good Luck
pd

Pickles, what tyre pressure are you running? I find that running a reduced pressure reduces shock through the driveline. It also reduces axil tramp.
Am I wrong or have you already had your adaptor shaft replaced?

I agree with tyre presure mine clunk worse when presures are not even .My 2010 has allways done this but with smoth driving and equal tyre presure very rearly do i get the knock .I also regularly bleed clutch also seems to help . My drive line is still standard 160000 km on clock.

Pickles i say this for your own good, its only a opinion and with good intentions. If you still have warranty on your vehicle i would take it another dealer and tell them you are not happy with the amount of slack in the driveline.
Your axles are more than likely worn and the flanges need replacing. These vehicles may not have evolved like others have but if they are correctly setup should have minimal backlash. You are welcome to test drive mine if you like, you will think its Japanese like in the way it changes gear.

The dealer doesn't care about you or your vehicle. They see you as a number and future business.

If you dislike this comment i appologize but you have every right to be satisfied with your purchase which you paid good money for and i would tell them I'm not happy with the amount of slack in the drivetrain.



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Originally Posted by 1nando

Pickles i say this for your own good, its only a opinion and with good intentions. If you still have warranty on your vehicle i would take it another dealer and tell them you are not happy with the amount of slack in the driveline.
Your axles are more than likely worn and the flanges need replacing. These vehicles may not have evolved like others have but if they are correctly setup should have minimal backlash. You are welcome to test drive mine if you like, you will think its Japanese like in the way it changes gear.

The dealer doesn't care about you or your vehicle. They see you as a number and future business.

If you dislike this comment i appologize but you have every right to be satisfied with your purchase which you paid good money for and i would tell them I'm not happy with the amount of slack in the drivetrain.



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I am not offended a all my friend. You are taking the time to try to help me, so I have no reason at all to be offended.
The W/S manager is a REALLY genuine person, and I mean REALLY, and He LOVES Defenders!!
When we bought Gracie there were a lot of Dealer fitted options to be fitted, which He did HIMSELF to make sure it was done right. He sent us pics whilst this was being done, & requested we come in a couple of times to check what He was doing,..a really lovely guy. He also supervised the oil pump & turbo hose recall,...and I nearly forgot,....the input shaft replacement as well! So all is good with him.
I appreciate your input.
Thank You, Pickles.

Pickles one item that cannot easily be checked visually is the centre diff in the t case
JC in tassy has reported that late model t cases had cheaped out on material specs in the centre diff
If your drive flanges and bushes are good and obviously t case input adaptor is good
I would be suspicious of the centre diff being the source of play

S

That makes a lot of sense. I get no play at all when the centre diff is locked.