1996 EZGO TXT Electric Rear End Noise

[gbridges]

Whenever I start off (stomp on accelerator) I hear a noise that sound like something is loose in the rear end. I have replaced the ubolts and wheel hubs. If i start off slow it does not do it, when cruiseing it does not do it. I have jack up the rear end, ran it, no noise. Anybody have suggestions.
Bottom line something sound loose.

[scottyb]

Might just be normal gear lash?
Electric motors produce 100% of their power at 0 rpms. When you stomp on the gas you are delivering as much torque as possible to the differential just hard & fast as you can.
It is not uncommon for these differentials to have a little clunking noise when starting or changing direction.
I hope this helps.

[gbridges]

Thanks alot..I thought about that. I have a Plum quick motor and it has alot of torque.

[scottyb]

A clunk into gear is okay but excessive growling could mean a worn input shaft.

[gbridges]

Thanks Scotty,

I think I may a problem with the input shaft. If I remove the rear end, what do I need to look for.

[scottyb]

You can remove the motor and the input shaft without removing the rear end from the cart.
Inspect the shaft for wear. Basically any wear groove you can see is too much.

[gbridges]

Do you have parts a list with picture you just sent

[scottyb]

Not in internet form. The Dana axle manual is available from shopezgo.com.

[gbridges]

Is the "INPUT SHAFT" the Gear Input or the Axle (Drivers Shft) or something else.

[acizme]

I have the same issue that sounds like a "crunching" type sound. Although when I took off the hub the noise went away. I can only assume is has to be something with the drum brakes? Anyone have suggestions where to look? Grease points? The pads are not worn much at all either and did not see any noticeable marks. I'm about to remove the pads and inspect behind