Winding noise from the back
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Winding noise from the back
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I have a '96 Ranger. I have a noise I get especially when I slow down, like a deep winding noise. Is it the bearings? The differential? Anybody else experience this noise?
Thanks for any help you can provide
Andy
I have a '96 Ranger. I have a noise I get especially when I slow down, like a deep winding noise. Is it the bearings? The differential? Anybody else experience this noise?
Thanks for any help you can provide
Andy
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My first thought would be a pinion bearing. Does it only do it during deceleration or during acceleration. Usually pinion noise is best heard under load whether positive(acceleration) or negative(deceleration).
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Hi 89_Red_Ranger
It does it all the time; during accel and decel. I guess I hear it more during deceleration because the of the engine. A friend said the axle bearings might be shot, but I don't have 100% confidence in his oppinion.
It does it all the time; during accel and decel. I guess I hear it more during deceleration because the of the engine. A friend said the axle bearings might be shot, but I don't have 100% confidence in his oppinion.
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Is there any "play" at the pinion/driveshaft. Can you wiggle it by hand? It could be axle bearings have you had the drums off the rear to check for stuff inside like a small rock or something? Did you check the fluid level in the differential?
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Hi guys
So I decided to take it in to the local Ford dealer. The mechanic and I took it for a ride. he said it could be a couple of things. So he got it on the lift and concluded it was the drive shaft bearings. So next week I'll get that done. Thanks Red for the help.
So I decided to take it in to the local Ford dealer. The mechanic and I took it for a ride. he said it could be a couple of things. So he got it on the lift and concluded it was the drive shaft bearings. So next week I'll get that done. Thanks Red for the help.
