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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: stevegreen0 on April 13, 2006, 10:01:36 AM

Title: Rear Axle Noise
Post by: stevegreen0 on April 13, 2006, 10:01:36 AM

I drove down the motorway this morning. Pulled off at my exit, stopped at the roundabout as normal but when I went to pull away there was a "clanking" noise which seemed to be coming from the rear axle. It stopped after travelling approximately 20 feet and did not seem to occur again.

I have a 98 Grand Cherokee. Am I right in thinking it has an LSD in the rear axle and it could be this causing the noise? Does this mean I have serious diff problems?

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Post by: Anonymous on April 13, 2006, 10:09:17 AM

sounds like your diff oil needs changing

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Post by: Manda on April 13, 2006, 11:18:24 AM

Or your carrier could be worn. (Greggmo's YJ used to do it)

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on April 13, 2006, 11:21:28 AM

Change the oil first (add friction modifier for the lsd)
If it comes back quickly either the clutch packs in the diff or worn out the whole diff assembly needs replacing.

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Post by: stevegreen0 on April 13, 2006, 12:44:25 PM

Thanks Guys.

I'll be down the local dealers on Saturday morning for a bottle of oil and friction modifier and see how it goes.

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Post by: Anonymous on April 13, 2006, 01:17:13 PM

dont forget your rtv sealant to reseal your diff cover!!