What should I do if I hear a noise in my rear end?
What should I do if I hear a noise in my rear end?
Step 1: Suspend the vehicle on a car lift. Step 2: If you hear constant noise when you drive, have someone run the car while it’s suspended. Remember to stay away from the driveshaft and yoke. These spin very fast and can cause injury.
What’s the difference between front and rear differential noise?
Only difference between a wheel bearing noise and a rear differential noise would be the fact that the wheel bearing noise will change with wheel speed but usually will not change with load variations (accelerations/decelerations) while the noise from a rear differential will change with wheel speed and load.
What’s the noise coming from the rear of my car?
Follow the repair procedure in this TSB to diagnose and repair this condition. Some customers may complain about an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle that increases in volume as vehicle speed increases. The noise is commonly described as a whining, humming, roaring or growling noise.
What does it mean when your rear end whines?
The sound level can bring minor annoyance, or foretell serious part failure. Timely reaction to a rear end whine may prevent the need for repair or replacement of expensive differential components. Understanding differential parts and maintenance may help determine the severity of the problem.
What is this rear end noise?
In the case of a rear end, the noise can be a humming sound , a growl , or even a knock . Although any noise is bad, the noise does help in diagnosis. But, making sure what activity is being performed when the noise actually occurs is another piece of the puzzle.
What are the signs of a bad rear differential?
A driver should consult a certified mechanic to deal with a bad rear differential and prevent further damage to the vehicle’s driving systems. When the vehicle is turned on and first put into drive, there may be a rattle or clanking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.
What are the signs of a bad differential?
There are many signs that will let you know that your differential needs to be repaired or replaced. One of the most obvious signs is a loud whirring noise that takes place when your vehicle is decelerating. You also may hear a howl or a whine when you are accelerating. This can be symptomatic of a bad differential.
What causes rear differential to fail?
By far the single most common cause of rear differential premature wear, axle and axle bearing failure is do to incorrect gasket and /or diff cover installation.
