SO my wrangler makes a whirling noise while in motion and only motion after excluding the transfer case and wheel bearings my mechanic said it could be the pinon. So I am sure also its something on the front differental as well. So today I did a fluid change and after the noise is quieter. I am going to assume that hes right but I need to price a new pinon and such.. Any suggestions as where/brand to get one. Hes a decent guy lets me bring my own parts and only charges me $35 an hour if after getting the parts myself i don't think i can pull it off in a weekend.
So it seems fine in 4hi but in 4 low it acts like the wheels want to hop not spin so i took it right out of 4 low before it did any damage. The whirling noise is louder in 4x4 but takes the same speed to get it to start.
Any lift? I had a whining noise after my lift install. Had to adjust pinion angle just a hair with the rear control arms...mine was from rear. Went away.
Troy
R u sure its in the front if so just take off the front driveshaft till u can get it fixed this should also let u know if its front or rear I would think
umm the noise sounds 100% front end. I would assume it is. and if its the pinon it would still make noise reguardless of the driveshaft being in or out.
Do u have a way to lift the rear end off ground and c if u still get the noise r not if no noise u will no for sure it's something to do with the front
R u sure its in the front if so just take off the front driveshaft till u can get it fixed this should also let u know if its front or rear I would think
Do u have a way to lift the rear end off ground and c if u still get the noise r not if no noise u will no for sure it's something to do with the front
Um. It looks to me that u had a bunch of water in there. I would do another fluid change and clean her up real well, and I am betting things will quiet down. Use a high temp lube like Amsoil I would recommend.
Troy
it was full of water. I cleaned it out best i could. and refilled it with synthic oil. but i can't seem to find AMS in the weight i need around here I have to order it. and can i go heavier? I don't plan on wheeling it ever. Just a nice looking daily driver when I am done.
FINALLY got the noise on video..starts at 8 seconds when i push my phone up under the dash towards the engine and around 20 seconds its clear as a bell.
is there a way to check that? or re-lube it? if no is the answer I am not opposed to a full axle rebuild but i am unsure who i should order shafts from. As my whole jeep is ummm "rusty" on the front and rear axle.
I would flush it out again. Make sure to really clean it out inside with some brake cleaner spray. Let it sit to dry out for maybe 30 mins, then refill. Hope this cures it.
Troy
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