Why is my rear differential making a whiny noise?

Why is my rear differential making a whiny noise?

Having posted on Benzworld several times about an annoying whining noise coming from the rear, I finally got up the courage and replaced the rear Differential. Originally, I discounted the differential as being the source of the noise because I had not read a single post here or on any of the other forums of anyone replacing a differential.

How to diagnose and fix rear end noise?

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What to do about whiny noise from rear?

Step #3 states to bring axle shafts into approximate horizontal position. The wheels are drooping to the max being up on jack stands so the axle shafts angle down quite a bit. Having them straighter really helps in the reassembly.

Why does my Mercedes Benz make a whiny noise in the rear?

(He has been on a mission!) It was now time to take the next step and change out the differential which is the most obvious culprit of the three moving components in the rear, ie, the differential and two axle shafts.

What causes a howling sound in the rear differential?

Broken teeth on the axle gear can result in complete loss of power when turning in any direction and eventually reaching a point where the gears don’t engage at all anymore, bringing the car to a complete standstill. There are various situations which can create rear differential noise. For example, howling of gears is a sure sign of wearing.

Why does my Lexus car make a whining noise?

A whining sound coming from the engine bay is more than likely a worn out serpentine belt. Normally the sound will also get louder the higher the engine is revved due to the belt turning faster. A very easy way to diagnose the problem is to apply some belt dressing to the serpentine belt.

Why does my rear differential make a clunking noise?

If the pinion bearings are the problem, they create more of a whirring noise than a rumble because it turns several times faster than the carrier assembly. Regular clunking every few feet can also be an indicator of a broken pinion gear and/or chipped and damaged ring gear.

What causes a clunking noise on the driveline?

Cause: Bad wheel bearings Noise: Driveline squeaking or grinding at any speed Cause:Worn or damaged U-joints Noise: Clunking when depressing the throttle pedal (takeoff) Cause:Worn U-joints; worn spider gears; worn axle splines; excessive gear backlash; loose yoke splines; worn slip yoke splines Noise:Clunk immediately after taking off from a stop

Why does my Mercedes Benz make noise when I change the differential?

Originally, I discounted the differential as being the source of the noise because I had not read a single post here or on any of the other forums of anyone replacing a differential. The general consensus is that they are “robust”, bullet proof and rarely fail.

Which is worse a bad differential or a bad driveline?

We don’t know which sounds worse—car guys singing show tunes in the shower or a howling differential. While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear installation.

What kind of sound does a bad differential make?

While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear installation.

Having posted on Benzworld several times about an annoying whining noise coming from the rear, I finally got up the courage and replaced the rear Differential. Originally, I discounted the differential as being the source of the noise because I had not read a single post here or on any of the other forums of anyone replacing a differential.

We don’t know which sounds worse—car guys singing show tunes in the shower or a howling differential. While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear installation.

Originally, I discounted the differential as being the source of the noise because I had not read a single post here or on any of the other forums of anyone replacing a differential. The general consensus is that they are “robust”, bullet proof and rarely fail.

While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear installation.

What kind of noise does a Harley Davidson make?

Discussion in ‘ Touring Models ‘ started by Dferr, May 26, 2011 . While riding home from work today, I noticed a pretty loud whining noise I believe is coming from the trans.

What kind of noise does a bad wheel bearing make?

Mike, Bad wheel bearings are usually associated with humming noises, not grinding sounds. Grinding noises usually have more to do with brake problems rather than wheel bearings. Try reading our article about brake noise to see if that is the problem you are having.

Why does my transmission make a loud noise?

A similar noise can come from worn bearings in your transmission or even a low transmission fluid level. It’s important to regularly check your transmission fluid level find out if you have a leak in your transmission so you can get the problem fixed before any damage occurs.

Why does my steering wheel make a noise when I turn?

This can sometimes be an issue with uneven wear on tires or issues with the drivetrain, but when you hear these noises when driving in a straight line it’s possible that it’s bearing related, especially if the sound gets worse when you turn the steering wheel slightly to the left or right. Uneven or abnormal tire wear.