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Originally Posted by Carpenterman
Relax. It's almost certainly not the diff. I can't recall ever reading about a failed 123 differential.
It's an axle shaft. The intermittent nature of the sound is a classic symptom. It's probably the one with the likely torn boot. If it's really the original, I'd say you got pretty good service out of it.
Not a hard job to replace--no special tools other than maybe a deep socket to get the screw that holds the shaft to the hub.
Do not replace with a cheap Chinese axle. I recommend CVJ out of Denver.
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That makes me feel slightly better. I'll see if I can make a video of it tomorrow and upload it so it'll be clearer what I'm talking about. If it is the axle I wonder if it might be better to replace both. After all I have no idea where the replacement is from.
- Peter.
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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021 
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S
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