[michaelorr1]

Hello,

I hoping someone would have guidance. I use my machine to plow snow. Always in low. Today when plowing, I noticed a clicking noise almost like something was binding and releasing. Came from the clutches. I immediately tore it down and could find nothing wrong besides the belt was a little wore. I replaced with a brand new belt and took it out to plow again and still have the sound. I checked the one way and it was still good. I could not see anything visually in the primary or secondary that looked bad. When the noise is occuring, it also feels like I am pushing a load of snow. My immediate thoughts are something with the transmission... any other opinions or ideas??

Thanks!!

 

[bp405]

Hmmmmm sound like the diff is locking up. Change the fluid and inspect it. Should be basically clear.

 

[michaelorr1]

Hmmmmm sound like the diff is locking up. Change the fluid and inspect it. Should be basically clear.

1. Good thought! I did recently change the differential fluid. I will pick up another quart today and check into that. Thank you!

 

[RoyR80]

Are the rear tires just beyond the point of braking loose, but not free-spin / burn-out? (You mentioned it's during heavy plowing)
You said low gear, are you AWD. Does it work?

 

[michaelorr1]

Are the rear tires just beyond the point of braking loose, but not free-spin / burn-out? (You mentioned it's during heavy plowing)
You said low gear, are you AWD. Does it work?

AWD does work. Correct. They are just breaking loose but I have 50% power. I went out and played with it tonight. I found that all four differential bolts that hold it in place were loose. I tightened them and they immediately loosened. The diff certainly wiggled but not so much that I thought it would bind up the u joints.

 

[Saimi79]

In few cases, rear axel inside cv is so loose, and kliking noise is coming from there.

 

[NotSoSporty]

Cecco rear differential brace

AWD does work. Correct. They are just breaking loose but I have 50% power. I went out and played with it tonight. I found that all four differential bolts that hold it in place were loose. I tightened them and they immediately loosened. The diff certainly wiggled but not so much that I thought it would bind up the u joints.

Sad to hear this. I have a 2011 850 XP I recently bought and have been wrenching on, and I also noticed a loose differential. I just retorqued them all and figured it was 10 years old, it would just be something I put on my annual maintenance list to check them. But yours loosened up right away?

Might be time for a Cecco rear diff brace? I considered one but want to ride it a bit before I throw any more $$ at it.

Cecco brace