Differential metal noise
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Differential metal noise
Hello everyone, I have a 2005 with about 55k on it. My differential is making a metal screeching noise. I thought it was my breaks but I put the car in the air, took both breaks and complete hub/ knuckle assembly off so it is down to just the axles. I spun it with my hand with car in neutral and I can hear a metal noise from the differential. I took each axle off one at a time and spun the differential that way and the noise is still there. Also my speedometer jumps and the noise gets louder. Anyone have any ideals? Also I can only hear the noise when I move the axles forward not reverse.
Last edited by Jacob Mealer; Oct 18, 2019 at 06:35 PM.
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Is it the case itself that is an issue on the 05 diff? Just wondering why guys don't just replace the gears only, sounds like most of you go for the whole case.
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alright i was hoping it wasn’t that bad but I’m pretty sure it’s gotta get replaced. This all happened because I did a 180 and hit a median with my passenger back tire. It broke the knuckle but I thought that was the only thing. I guess I am wrong .
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The only time I've ever blown differential's is just popping the clutch on manual's, but perhaps the blunt trauma from the curb broke something odd other than teeth? Just spend the time and pull it, you'll have your answer quick enough, good luck.