2002 Toyota Tacoma clank noise

2002 TOYOTA TACOMA
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TINNGO12
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Hi
My name is Tin.I hear a clank sound when i step on the brake as the car going backward.Also that clank noise happen again as I step on the brake when the truck moving forward.it happens only after i shift the gears in reverse or forward.a friend said it possible caused by the U-JOINT.need your advice please.Dealer ship suggested to drop the transmission and the rear differential for further investigation.
Jun 7, 2009 at 12:46 PM
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RACEFAN966
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Ok I would first put the truck in neutral and block the wheels and check the u-joints see if they are loose. I would also check the carrier bearing (if it has one), if it has a carrier bearing then it will be on the driveline and it is a bearing with a rubber cushin and when this goes bad it will do that too. So check these first and then go from there.
Jun 8, 2009 at 1:48 PM