![]() ![]() ![]() Minor chattering can turn into a big problem in no time. While you might think that a single broken tooth on a gear isn’t that big of a deal, they typically break 2-4 at a time, and once a few teeth break, it puts more stress on the next ones, and it’s only a matter of time before the next 2-4 teeth break off. This is another serious condition that you need to address right away. The faster you’re driving, the louder the noise will become and the more vibrations you feel. Not only will you hear a chattering sound if this happens, but you’ll also feel vibrations in the steering wheel. While the whirring sound might not be as serious as a banging or clunking sound, that doesn’t mean that you can ignore it.įinally, another sound that you might hear is a “chattering.” This happens with the teeth on the gears of your rear differential break. In fact, it’s the exact same sound – and worn wheel bearings are far more common, which is why people often misdiagnose them. If you do hear a whirring noise, it’s going to remind you of what a worn-out wheel bearing sounds like. Both noises indicate worn-out gears, although a banging or clunking noise is much more severe, and you need to address it immediately. The most common rear differential noise is a whirring sound, although it’s not unheard of to have a clunking or banging sound as you accelerate. If the noise is louder on one side than the other, the noise is likely coming from a faulty wheel bearing, not the rear differential. If you’re having trouble, try shifting sides of the vehicle. That’s why when you’re diagnosing a rear differential noise, you should have at least two people in the car to listen from where it is coming. Unfortunately, you can’t lay underneath your vehicle and see where the noise is coming from because you can only hear it when the vehicle is moving! Meanwhile, a rear differential noise is going to come from the differential housing. The easiest way to determine if you are hearing a wheel bearing or differential noise is by slightly turning at higher speeds if the sound changes when the weight distribution of the car changes, you definitely have problems with wheel bearings and not the differential.Ī wheel-bearing noise will come from one of the axles, which means it’s going to sound louder on one side of your vehicle than the other. But starting with the basics, wheel-bearing noises are far more common than rear differential noises – so if you haven’t tracked down the noise yet, there’s a good chance you’ve dodged a bullet and you aren’t actually dealing with a faulty rear differential. Wheel bearing noises and rear differential noises usually sound identical – which is why so many people confuse them. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to properly diagnose rear differential noises and potentially keep you out of the repair shop. But people often misdiagnose rear differential noises, leading to a panic-inducing headache until the repair shop tells you what’s really going on. The first sign that there’s something wrong with your rear differential will be something that you hear. Worked great except for the not cla,pimg part! Will do the differentials soon.What Happens If You Don’t Repair a Damaged Rear Differential? Diagnosing Rear Differential Noises Reconnect the tranny cooler line, make sure fluid is at correct level and restart and check for leaks. As soon as new fluid starts appearing in the clear tube shut the engine. Start pouring in new fluid while you start the car. Drop pan, change filter, clean and reinstall pan. Start the car and shut it down at fist sigh of air bubbles. I read on the net where you disconnect the tranny cooler line from the radiator and connect it to a clear tube you put into a bucket (clamp it in place!). I did change the tranny fluid and filter and did a flush. Thanks guys- sorry i haven't replied in awhile. Let me know I love to work on vechiles!!!! :D What gear lube are you using and going to replace it with?Īlso you could buy some RTV sealer to seal up the GasketĪnd then buy some Nice paint and repaint the Diff Covers. ![]() I have to replace myne as well and about to do it shortly. Come over Ill do it for you, for some plugs =)~ ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |