I notice at speeds above 45 or so I'm getting a growling sound from the front I think. If I'm on the highway and I'm on the gas it sounds like a bearing noise when I let off the gas it whines. Can I take my front propshaft out to try and diagnose it. I thought it may be front hubs but the noise doesn't change when I turn the wheel and I put it in the air and theres no play in them. I'm thinking more toward the front diff at this point. Any suggestions would help.
Front diff?
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jjorgensen52
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Re: Front diff?
It sounds more like a low fluid noise than a worn differential noise. I'd check that first. Removing the propshaft will not stop the diff from spinningshook0002 said:
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Re: Front diff?
Put it on a lift or 4 jack stands(be careful if using jack stands, if it comes off you get ran over) and have a friend get in and drive it at the speed it makes noise. Then just listen to everything with a stethoscope till you hear the noise. Pick up an automotive stethoscope at any tool store for about $10-15.
Put it on a lift or 4 jack stands(be careful if using jack stands, if it comes off you get ran over) and have a friend get in and drive it at the speed it makes noise. Then just listen to everything with a stethoscope till you hear the noise. Pick up an automotive stethoscope at any tool store for about $10-15.
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Re: Front diff?
Could be a pinion bearing. If it is leaking oil around the pinion seal then it probably is a pinion bearing. Check the oil level first. Removing the prop shaft will not allow the front diff to stop turning in a SyTy because of the solid right axle. If it was a 4X4 then that would work.
Could be a pinion bearing. If it is leaking oil around the pinion seal then it probably is a pinion bearing. Check the oil level first. Removing the prop shaft will not allow the front diff to stop turning in a SyTy because of the solid right axle. If it was a 4X4 then that would work.