Intermittent Noise
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Intermittent Noise
| Checks | Action |
|---|---|
| Warped ring gear | Replace the ring gear. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Disassemble (8.25 Inch Axle Lock Tab Style) or Differential Carrier Assembly Disassemble (9.25 Inch Axle) or Differential Carrier Assembly Disassemble (8.25 Inch Axle Lock Ring Style) . |
| Loose differential case assembly | Set the differential case assembly to the proper preload and backlash. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Assemble (9.25 Inch Axle) or Differential Carrier Assembly Assemble (8.25 Inch Axle Lock Tab Style) or Differential Carrier Assembly Assemble (8.25 Inch Axle Lock Ring Style) and Backlash Inspection and Adjustment . |