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Author Topic: Rear Axle Noise  (Read 5513 times)

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stevegreen0

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Rear Axle Noise
« 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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Anonymous

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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2006, 10:09:17 AM »
sounds like your diff oil needs changing :wink:
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« Reply #2 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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Mike Pavelin

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« Reply #3 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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stevegreen0

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« Reply #4 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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Anonymous

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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2006, 01:17:13 PM »
dont forget your rtv sealant to reseal your diff cover!!
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