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04-30-2006, 09:46 PM | #1 | |
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Rear End Hummmmmm
About 2 weeks ago, I began hearing a suspicious hum coming from the rear end (not my rear end, the truck's!) of my 99 5.9L. I originally thought it was a tire hum, but letting off of the accelerator causes the hum to go away. I am guessing something is amiss in the differential or driveshaft. Not being much of a serious mechanic, and not having a whole lot of extra $$$, what would you suggest?
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Re: Rear End Hummmmmm
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05-07-2006, 08:27 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Rear End Hummmmmm
To take the rear end apart,you do need a special tool from Chrysler made by Miller tool.I do not remember the tool number and looks like a long 5/8'' hexbar with an attachment on it,it goes through the axle tube.The tool helps with setting the backlash.Before taking apart,check the backlash with a dial indicator and write that down somewhere.Inspect the rubber fill plug also,those are known for leaking
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05-08-2006, 11:48 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Rear End Hummmmmm
Thanks for the replies. I will do some more investigating on this. What kind of cost am I looking at if it is a bearing?
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05-08-2006, 03:48 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Rear End Hummmmmm
The bearing, crush sleeve, inner&outer races and seal cost me150-175.00. I dont remember. That was at a local auto store but out of the several stores we have here they were the only one who didn't have to order it. Also I was told to make sure its a quality bearing, i guess there are some crappy ones out there. I bought a Timkin I think thats how its spelled. I was told that was a quality one. I only put 3000 mi. since replacd but so far so good. You are SUPPOSE to use a special tool, but we got away w/out it. It pays to know proffesional mechanics. Either way the rear gears would come out so inspect the gears for flaking cuz i dont think you will wanna do this again if you dont have to.
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