knock or thud on rear end

paul hed

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• Sep 10, 2017

• #1

My car is a Freelander td4 hse autoI have a knock or thud from rear end when I slow to a junction and then accelerate away. the slower I pull away the less the noise could it be bushes or mechanical.any info would be appreciated cheers.

 

LandyMan

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• Sep 11, 2017

• #2

sounds like the infamous rear diff bushes

 

Nodge68

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• Sep 11, 2017

• #3

Rear diff front bush past its best. It's well worth testing the VCU too. A stiffening VCU will load the diff up more than normal. This shortens the bush life and the rest of the AWD system.
Search for One Wheel Up Test.

 

paul hed

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• Sep 11, 2017

• #4

thanks for the info lads much appreciated