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Noisy When Coasting

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Cause Correction
Preliminary Procedure 
Inspect for the proper gear oil levels prior to performing system diagnosis. Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (LSY) , or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (L3B) , or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (LF4)
Worn axle shaft constant velocity joints Replace the rear wheel drive shaft.
Worn, loose, or damaged axle mount and/or bracket Repair or replace the axle mount and/or bracket as required.
Bearing noise within the differential assembly A grinding or roar type noise will increase or decrease relative to the vehicle speed.
  1. Check for the proper fluid level. Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (LSY) , or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (L3B) , or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (LF4)
  2. If the noise continues, replace the differential carrier assembly. Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (LSY, RWL) , or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (L3B, RWL) , or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (LSY, F46) , or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (L3B, F46) , or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (LF4)
Gear set whine noise within the differential assembly A whine type noise will increase or decrease relative to the vehicle speed, approximately 80 - 96 km/h (50 - 60 mph). Typical causes of a gear set whine type noise may include incorrect backlash and/or pinion depth adjustment or worn or scored gear set teeth.
  1. Check for the proper fluid level. Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (LSY) , or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (L3B) , or Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (LF4)
  2. If the noise continues, replace the differential carrier assembly. Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (LSY, RWL) , or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (L3B, RWL) , or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (LSY, F46) , or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (L3B, F46) , or Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (LF4)