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| anon Unregistered  1/10/2001 12:48:51 |
 Subject: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion?IP: Logged Message: My 1992 Dakota (2WD V8, tow package) recently developed a howling sound that seems to come from the rear of the vehicle. It is most apparent when I am coasting with my foot lightly on the gas at highway speeds. It goes away if I apply power. It also seems to become louder on a gradual right hand turn. It does not matter whether or not it is in gear, which eliminates the trans in my opinion. Does it sound like a wheel bearing to you? I also considered the pinion bearing or possibly the intermediate driveshaft bearing. I do think I am due for a set of U-joints soon. Also, the clutch plates in the limited slip unit are grabbing and chattering. It did this once before, and I corrected it by changing the lube (with limited slip approved lube). That was about 25000 miles ago. The truck has about 135K on it now, and it sees some pretty heavy duty towing duty during the summer (25' boat, about 5700 lb). Any suggestions are appreciated! |
| Bernd GenIII  1/10/2001 13:09:20 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: Check the backlash on the gears...sounds like it's a little bit loose. Bernd D. Ratsch 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT Supercharged w/Nitrous |
| intense99dak Gen III 1/10/2001 18:31:57 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: Yep, backlash. You might want to refill your pumpkin with 75/140 oil when you're done. That's what was put in mine when the new gears and posi unit went in. I've talked to quite a few people locally and they swear by the stuff. Be sure to add the LSD additive. Chuck Robbins '99 Dakota Sport www.intense99dak.com |
| kevin in kc GenI 1/10/2001 20:27:02 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: I have the same problem on my 93 5.2 82000 miles, I took it the r/e apart twice, put new bearings, set the backlash, still there. I am going to take it apart again this spring and double check the backlash. |
| kevin in kc GenI 1/10/2001 20:27:38 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: I have the same problem on my 93 5.2 82000 miles, I took it the r/e apart twice, put new bearings, set the backlash, still there. I am going to take it apart again this spring and double check the backlash. |
| pau Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 2/17/2004 17:53:49 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: I have a 2001 quad cab dakota with limited slip that howls when I turn left or right. I have added differential additive but still experience the same noise sounds like a mown! |
| otaku64 Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 2/22/2004 20:50:12 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: how do you set backlash on a differential? |
| Snoviper Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 2/22/2004 22:20:47 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: U-Joints maybe? |
| Shadowjack_13 Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 6/23/2004 09:05:03 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: 98 Dakota 4x4 5.2 w/ limited slip rear - had the howl at 38K miles, pinion bearings were bad, had them replaced at the dealer (they gave them to me under warranty) - problem was fixed - got the howling again now at 102K miles, having it checked this week. Pinion bearings have been a known issue with this truck |
| cody Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 12/21/2004 16:10:33 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: I have a 95 toyota supra and it howls during idling. I can hear it from underneath the vehicle and also in the front. It is an automatic, I'm not sure it would be the diff. The noise goes away when I put it in gear. Anyone out there knows anything, please let me know. Thanks. |
| blakels Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 12/21/2004 18:40:51 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: Sounds like diff case bearings if it changes accel/decel and left/right. The axle shafts are loading/unloading the diff case through the crosspin. |
| furball69 Dodge Dakota JOIN HERE 12/21/2004 19:03:04 | RE: Howling noise - axle brng or pinion? IP: Logged Message: Message: I have a 2001 quad cab dakota with limited slip that howls when I turn left or right. I have added differential additive but still experience the same noise sounds like a mown! That could be front wheel bearings. It's not unheard of for them to go. We've had a couple new Sunfires that had wheel bearings go out with less than 5000 kilometers. |
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