Suzuki Club UK

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?

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

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


Henry

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Both mine are gone and have been for months!

How did you get the shaft out bro?

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.