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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: phunon on October 15, 2009, 07:27:45 PM

Title: Grand Vitara rearend/rear axle whine
Post by: phunon on October 15, 2009, 07:27:45 PM

My 02 GV, 4x4, has a very noticeable whine in the rear.  Sounds like left rear.  Tires OK.
What do you think?

Title: Re: Grand Vitara rearend/rear axle whine
Post by: ebewley on October 19, 2009, 09:41:07 AM

Quote from: phunon on October 15, 2009, 07:27:45 PM

My 02 GV, 4x4, has a very noticeable whine in the rear.  Sounds like left rear.  Tires OK.
What do you think?

Hi pitched whine or lower pitched growl? Does the noise change if you are driving left vs. right vs. going straight? Jack vehicle up and see if the wheel/tire can be wiggled. If it is loose, this may suggest a rear wheel bearing is going out.

-Eric

Title: Re: Grand Vitara rearend/rear axle whine
Post by: olija on October 21, 2009, 11:14:30 AM

If it goes away when you let off the gas, your diff might be set up wrong as well.

Title: Re: Grand Vitara rearend/rear axle whine
Post by: phunon on October 22, 2009, 06:12:44 PM

Yes, sound seems to go away when I let off gas.  Same sound straight or turning.