nasty banging and grinding

[Jamie_stafford]

hi ive just fitted a new rear diff because i thaut it was the cause of all the horrable noises my sammy has been making but its not, i checkd the prop while it was off and theres no play, am i lookin at a new transfer box or have i missed somthing?

[Henry]

Does it happen in 2 or 4 wheel drive or both?

Have you tried taking the rear prop off and driving in 4wd?


Henry

[Jamie_stafford]

i happens in 2wd and 4wd, i will try it with the prop out, and it sounds alot more serious than a bearing

[ScottieJ]

I presume you checked the rear wheel bearings when you took the diff out? They can make some nasty noises if they have seized or collapsed.

Could be a dry uj on the rear prop, you might not be able to tell until you take the prop off.

[ROBBIE]

sounds more serious than a bearing..........
both bearings
but seriously ive had both go at the same time and that sounded bad and was undiagnosable by sitting in the back whilst out for a drive

[Jamie_stafford]

I will have a good look over it all tonite, the bearings seemed ok when the half shafts were out but im no expert, i will try and post up a video of it, it sounds rather grusome! Lol

[ScottieJ]

The best way to tell with rear wheel bearings is to jack the wheel up, hold the tyre at the top and bottom and give it a wobble, I wouldn't worry if you can feel small amount of movement but if its gone there will be quite a bit, also give the wheel a spin while its In the air and you'll hear it if its gone.

[Jamie_stafford]

i just jacked up the drivers side wheel and gave it a spin, sounded nasty so out came the half shaft and its the wheel bearing! i shold of looked a bit closer when it was all out before. thanks for all the help chaps.

[Christoff]

Both mine are gone and have been for months!

How did you get the shaft out bro?

[Jamie_stafford]

just take the brake drum off then undo the 4 nuts that hold the back plate on, get a slide hammer on the end of the half shaft and tap it out, i was lucky i got the bearing thru the hole of the back plate so i could leave all the breaks connected.