Is my differential going out?

[Kailash]

1996 2.3 2wd manual

Hi there, so I this happened a couple times before but I figured I was just tired and driving bad. Today however it's keeps happening.

So when I take turns from a stop or slow as I'm letting out the clutch the truck almost stalls. It feels similar to like down shifting really harshly/ Engine breaking. It's seems like it's mostly while I'm shifting into second while turning. Everything seems fine when I'm going straight.

Here's a couple other details that I doubt matter but figured I'd mention. I replaced my clutch about 6 months ago, but haven't had any other issues. This weekend I replaced ball joints and tie rods. Today I got an alignment, and the issue happened right after, but I cant think how that could effect anything.

Im thinking it's the differential but would like some options before I go and buy a new rear end

Thank you

 

[franklin2]

How are your engine mounts?

 

[Curious Hound]

Did it happen before the tie rods/ball joints/ alignment? Or only after that?

Does it happen when you turn both directions? Or only on right turns or only on left turns?

 

[pjtoledo]

jack up a rear wheel and rotate the wheel slowly feeling for roughness/clunks/catching.
both directions, both sides but one wheel at a time.

 

[Kailash]

How are your engine mounts?

They seem good

 

[Kailash]

Did it happen before the tie rods/ball joints/ alignment? Or only after that?

Does it happen when you turn both directions? Or only on right turns or only on left turns?

I had experienced it before the front end work but only twice. Today it was constant

 

[Kailash]

jack up a rear wheel and rotate the wheel slowly feeling for roughness/clunks/catching.
both directions, both sides but one wheel at a time.

So one wheel on the ground correct?

 

[pjtoledo]

yes. plus transmission in neutral.
exception: if you have a limited slip differential both wheels need lifted.
that way all the differential gears will get rotated.
a delicate touch while rotating the wheel will usually pick up abnormalities.

and check the pinion for any motion, except rotation of course.