Axle Noise

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NOTE: Before disassembling the axle to diagnose and correct gear noise, eliminate the tires, exhaust, trim items, axle shafts and wheel bearings as possible causes. Follow the diagnostic procedures in NOISE, VIBRATION & HARSHNESS .

The noises described as follows usually have specific causes that can be diagnosed by observation as the unit is disassembled. The initial clues are the type of noise heard during the road test.