2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Differential Chatter

[kgriswold]

1998 12v 67000+ miles. Differential chatters when when accelerating from stopped position and making a turn. Especially noticable when towing. Chatters moving forward or backing. Had transmission serviced and watched when the slippery oil was added. Will this chatter destroy the clutches? Thank you for your responses.

 

[fox]

It is bad on the clutches so add more friction modifier.

It depends on gear lube used and the condition of the clutches as to how much is needed. Is it the same with all throttle settings?

 

[kgriswold]

Originally posted by kgriswold

1998 12v 67000+ miles. Differential chatters when when accelerating from stopped position and making a turn. Especially noticable when towing. Chatters moving forward or backing. Had transmission serviced and watched when the slippery oil was added. Will this chatter destroy the clutches? Thank you for your responses.

Thanks Fox, I had another tube added this morning. I was told by the dealer to drive for several miles to make sure the oil was warm and then go to a parking lot and make several circles in each direction to remove the glaze which has built up on the clutch plates. Seem to have helped a lot.

 

[pwr2tow]

You should only add a few ounces at a time and then test drive, adding too much friction modifier will render the limited slip useless, it will act more like an open differential.

Ron