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Originally Posted by hgiv
So is the theory that the spindle moves into the yoke and taps the end?
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No - Mgarblik is describing a "spline lock clunk".
The splines have radial load on them, so the driveline is bound up at that length.
Releasing the bind with grease (or the ball), or accelerating, allows the driveline to move into position - hopefully without the clunk.
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