Is my rear axle finished.? Transit mk5 Six Stud

[vana mana]

Hi all
I'm here again with major problems
I think my rear axel has had it
It's been clonking for a couple of days and I managed to check the axle oil through the filler plug and there's none left
I'm wondering if I refilled it and added STP axel additive us there a chance it may help?

Or am I wasting my time and should I just look for another axle

ALL help appreciated

Thank you

[knobby1]

Unfortunately oil won't fix a broken pinion or crownwheel....if that's what the "clonking" is.

Lord Knobrot

[vana mana]

Hi
Thank you for replying
I come to that conclusion too
So going to sort Secondhand axle

[andz327]

Hi
Thank you for replying
I come to that conclusion too
So going to sort Secondhand axle

It maybe the pinion/prop flange nut thats slackened off , sometimes tightening up with a new nut works

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[gotgcoalman]

grab the prop at the diff end and give it a good shake.
If it wobbles it's either the nut is loose or pinion related.
if it wobbles.
take the back plate off the diff and fish around in the stinky oil for bits of metal.

If metal bits are found then

[vana mana]

Hi
Thank you for your reply
I undid the fill nut and put my finger in and there isn't any oil
Good suggestion though so will have a go but have a s hand axle waiting