I have a 2007 Ram Quad 4x4 with 90,000 miles. Last summer I was reading about checking the clutch pack retaining clips. One was broke, I found all the pieces and got the others out also. I looked everything over and didn't find and damage. I refilled the differential with fluid and put in LSD additive. Just lately the rear end started to shudder when turning from a stop. This is the only time it does it, nothing when starting straight or going down the road.

My question is should I have put new retainers in or is it the clutches going bad or is it something else?

Thanks Larry

 

I would add more modifier. If it continue's, you'll need to replace your clutch packs or the whole carrier to eliminate the OEM junk.

 

Added some earlier today. Took it out and did some tight turns in a parking lot. The shuddering is still there.

 

It will take a bit to get into the clutches.

 

Drive several tight figure of 8 turns to really churn up that fluid.
Continue adding modifier till the shuddering stops bit no more than the 4oz bottle.
Try that.
If all fails, its rebuild time. Time to junk that crisp stock LSD.
Al.

 

I've heard that the stock differentials are not the best. I would like to replace it with an aftermarket one but just don't want to drop the cash right now. Do you think putting on new clutch pack retainers would help?