08 Subaru Outback XT Sound

Asked by Stax13 Oct 31, 2019 at 03:39 PM about the 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car makes a clinking sound when shifting
from park to reverse to drive. Also when
taking off from a stop light. No idea what this?
Any ideas out there?

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TDolby answered 5 years ago

I'd have the driveline inspected out. Could be the driveshaft u-joints, CV joints, etc.

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