Noisy in Drive
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Noisy in Drive
| Cause | Correction |
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| Inspect for proper gear oil levels prior to performing system diagnosis. | |
| Loose propeller shaft mounting bolts | Tighten the bolts as required. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Propeller Shaft. |
| Worn propeller shaft constant velocity joint | Replace the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement
in Propeller Shaft. A worn propeller shaft constant velocity joint may create a clicking, grinding, or snapping type noise. |
| Worn or loose center bearing assembly | Replace the center bearing assembly as required. A worn center bearing may cause vehicle vibration or a grinding, squealing type of noise. Refer to Center Bearing Removal in Propeller Shaft. |
| Worn universal joints | Replace the universal joints as required. A worn universal joint may create a clicking or snapping type of noise. Refer to Universal Joint Replacement - External Snap Ring in Propeller Shaft. |
| Worn axle shaft constant velocity joints | Replace/repair the constant velocity joints as required. A worn axle shaft constant velocity joint may create a clicking, grinding, or snapping type of noise. Refer to Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle . |
| Transfer case noise | Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Transfer Case procedure in Power Take-Off Unit. |
| Worn or damaged axle mounting bushings (side) | Replace bushings as required. A worn bushing may create a clunk type of noise during acceleration or deceleration. Refer to Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement . |
| Worn or damaged axle mounting bushing (rear) | Replace bushings as required. A worn bushing may create a clunk type of noise during acceleration or deceleration. Check bushing orientation; the tuning slots must be in proper position. |
| Loose rear mounting bracket | Tighten the bracket bolts as required. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . |
| Loose or damaged prop guard | Repair or replace as required. A loose dust shield may contact the propeller shaft assembly and create a scraping or grinding type of noise. |
| Bearing noise within axle assembly | A grinding roar type of noise will increase or decrease relative to the vehicle speed.
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| Gear set whine noise within axle assembly | A whine type of noise will increase or decrease relative to the vehicle speed (approximately 80-90 km/h (50-56 mph)).
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| Shutter or moan at slow speeds or slow turns | A shutter or moan type of noise in slow sharp turns.
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