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Old 09-09-2007, 08:27 PM   #1
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Noise in Rear end - 98 tacoma trd sr5

I have a '98 tacoma trd sr5 with the e-locking rear diff. I am hearing a whirling noise and some clunking in the rear end. I jacked up the rear end and ran it. in 1st gear and ideling, it made more noise when I stopped the right wheel from turning and let the left turn freely. I then put it in 3rd gear and it made nise all the time. Any ideas on how to figure out what is wrong and how to fix it?
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Old 09-09-2007, 10:49 PM   #2
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Re: Noise in Rear end - 98 tacoma trd sr5

Could be something going on with the e-locker. I would have it looked at.
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Old 09-13-2007, 08:53 AM   #3
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Re: Noise in Rear end - 98 tacoma trd sr5

Update: I pulled the right rear drum off of the truck and the axle has play. It moves about an 1/8 inch in & out. There is no play up & down. Is this play suposed to be there? I have checked my manual and there is no mention of it.
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Old 09-13-2007, 11:13 AM   #4
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Re: Noise in Rear end - 98 tacoma trd sr5

I would drain the diff and look for shavings before tearing too deep into things.

There is usually a small amount of end play in the axle shaft, but not a lot. Are the flange bolts on the end of the axle tight?

One last thing, are you sure it is an e-locker?
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Re: Noise in Rear end - 98 tacoma trd sr5

Does the left axle have the same amount of play? If not 1/8" is too much play. I would pull the axle shaft and inspect the bearing and retainer.

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Re: Noise in Rear end - 98 tacoma trd sr5

Update: Yes it is an e-locker. I pulled both drums off and the left has more play than the right. I also used a stethescope and the left seems to have the noise. It looks like it's the left bearing, so I will pull it all apart this evening. Thanks for all your help.
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