ok. i cleaned out my axle housing. reinstalled the saddle clamp and put medium strength thread sealant(lock-tite) on the bolts and put a new bolt on the thrust washer lil bracey thingy.

i used vavoline 80-90w synthetic gear oil and now i have this really messed up clicking noise constantly now. is it becuase the ring and pinion are damaged still or do i have more problems than i thought?

btw. i only put it back together becuase i cant afford to have it down anymore. wifes gonna drive it the 10miles round trip to work till i can put a new ring and pinion and bearings in it.

for those who dont know. see this thread first.

http://www.durangoclub.com/forum/vie...ghlight=#90075

 

in that pic on the other post that third hole that the other guys are talking about, is supposed to have a metal clip bolted to it to hold the ring assembly in place right to left.

 

ya. i reinstalled the clip with a new bolt since the old bolt is basically nothing left now. suprisingly the clip was intact.