racertracer wrote:
How can i check/test to see if the front differential is the problem without taking everything apart?
If it is an 05 model, you can either jack up the rear end and place it on jack stands with rear tires
OFF the ground or simply place the vehicle on a shop lift and lift it up until all tires are off the ground, then crank it up, place transmission in drive and bring speed up to level where you were hearing the noise.
If you don't hear any noise while performing this test, it will eliminate everything on the
REAR running gear thus eliminating all those parts.
Short of taking the front differential apart for inspection, your options are limited.
They do make electronic listening devices for finding noises where you put pickups at strategic locations under the vehicle and then go drive the vehicle and listen for the culprit noise. (See information below)
Cautions and Notes: wrote:
If you go the jack up the rear end route, be sure and chock both front wheels, forward and rearward real good on both sides before performing the test.
When you perform this test, it will set an ABS light on the dash, but it will go away once you drive it down the road a little with all four wheels rotating.
When you let off the throttle, be sure and slowly & gently brake the rear wheels to a slow stop before placing the transmission back in Park.
Do not think you can perform this kind of test on an 06 model since it has the traction control ABS system.
Wireless ChassisEAR Diagnostic Device Kit:
https://www.steelmantools.com/wireless- ... 60635.htmlSKU 60635, can be ordered direct or bought on Amazon.
The STEELMAN 60635 Wireless ChassisEAR is a unique automotive diagnostic device designed to pinpoint squeaks, rattles, vibrations, and other noises across a vehicle's engine, axles, and chassis.
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