Driveline slop in your HCH 5 speed? - GreenHybrid

lifespeed · #1 (**permalink**) 12-02-2004, 09:34 AM

Does anyone hear a clacking noise when going from forward to reverse in their HCH 5 speed? When I release the clutch after going from forward to reverse, or vice-versa, I hear a loud clacking noise. My impresssion is this noise is due to slop in the drivetrain, such as a worn or broken CV joint, axle, or even the final drive in the transmission. This car has only 27K miles on it. It's going to the dealer on tuesday.

cbxtc6 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-02-2004, 10:20 AM

No noise on my '04, with 28k on the clock. Let us know what the dealer says.

lifespeed · #3 (**permalink**) 12-02-2004, 11:07 AM

Should have mentioned mine is an '03, don't know if there were any (significant) changes in newer models.

lifespeed · #4 (**permalink**) 12-09-2004, 09:50 PM

update: they say it's the brake calipers rattling back and forth. Gotta have "floating" calipers.

Pretty loud, but I'll take their word for it. Got a receipt that I asked about it in case one of my axles gives out in the future.

Stevo12886 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-10-2004, 03:04 PM

That could be it lifespeed. I know that the first time i brake after switching directions my brakes pop. There was actually a recall of sorts telling owners of Corollas and Rav4s of my year not to worry about it, its normal.
Cheers,
Steven