Whine/Growl Noise That Changes with Vehicle Speed

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Checks	Causes
Input Shaft Thrust Bearing Assembly	Inspect the bearing for wear or damage.
Sun Gear Carrier Thrust Bearing Assembly	Inspect the carrier assembly for damaged pinion gears, thrust washers, pins, and rollers. Inspect for a damaged center support roller bearing assembly. Inspect for damaged thrust bearings. Inspect for damaged sun gears. Inspect the carrier assembly for damaged output carrier rear sun gear thrust bearing (captured). Inspect for damaged or stripped splines on the output carrier assembly.
Internal Gear Thrust Bearing Assembly	Inspect the bearing for wear or damage.
Front Differential Carrier Assembly	Inspect for damaged gears and bearings.
Front Differential Drive Pinion (w/Transfer Gear) Gear Assembly	Inspect for damaged gears and bearings.
Variable High 2-3-4 Clutch Hub Thrust Bearing Assembly	Inspect the bearings for wear or damage.
Variable High 2-3-4 Clutch Housing Thrust Bearing Assembly	Inspect the bearing for wear or damage.
Input Shaft Bushing	Inspect the bushing for wear or damage.
1-3R Clutch Housing Bushing	Inspect the bushing for wear or damage.
Internal Gear Thrust Washer - 2nd Position	Inspect the carrier assembly for damaged pinion gears, thrust washers, pins, and rollers.
Internal Gear Thrust Bearing	Inspect the bearing for wear or damage.
Output Shaft Thrust Bearing Assembly	Inspect the output carrier inner sun gear shaft bearing for damage or wear.
Variable High 2-3-4 Clutch Housing Thrust Bearing Assembly	Inspect for damaged or restricted fluid filter assembly. Inspect for damaged fluid filter seal assembly or improper sealing interface (leaks, fluid aeration).
Internal Gear Thrust Washer - 2nd Position - Plastic	Inspect the washer for wear or damage.