Noisy in Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Noisy in Drive
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IMPORTANT:
Inspect for the proper gear oil levels prior to performing system diagnosis. Refer to Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle .
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| Worn clutch disc and/or pressure plate assembly | Repair or replace as required. Refer to Clutch Noisy in Clutch. |
| Transmission noise | Repair or replace as required. Refer to Transmission Noisy in Manual Transmission - MM6 or Diagnostic Starting Point - Automatic Transmission in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E. |
| Driveline assembly noise | Repair or replace as required. Refer to Symptoms - Propeller Shaft in Propeller Shaft. |
| Worn axle shaft constant velocity joints | Replace the constant velocity joints as required. |
| 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.
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| Gear set whine noise within the differential assembly | A whine type noise will increase or decrease relative to the vehicle speed, approximately 31-37 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.
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