Rear end noise 2000 Wrangler
Monkeypalm
02-28-2006, 12:27 AM
Hello all,
I just bought a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. I drove 2 hours to buy it and noticed on the way home after it had warmed up, it began to make a grinding sound from the rear end. It occurs when turning left or right or sometimes just going straight. I noticed it only coming to a complete stop and taking off again or making hard left or right turns. Any suggestions as to what this could be would be very much appreciated. Also, I am new to 4WD vehicles, is this something common?
I just bought a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. I drove 2 hours to buy it and noticed on the way home after it had warmed up, it began to make a grinding sound from the rear end. It occurs when turning left or right or sometimes just going straight. I noticed it only coming to a complete stop and taking off again or making hard left or right turns. Any suggestions as to what this could be would be very much appreciated. Also, I am new to 4WD vehicles, is this something common?
GreenJeep10
02-28-2006, 06:55 PM
Here is a post I submitted awhile ago about scrubbing noises in the rear end. This is the my reply to that tread. Maybe it will be of some help. GJ10
I'm not sure what model Wrangler you have but I had a simular problem on my 97. Grinding in the rear that seemed to be more noticable at slower speeds(20-40mph). Wind noise seemed to drown out the noise at highway speed. It was the pinion ring gear in the rear end. Apparent manufacturing problem allowed it to spin causing it to create metal shavings in the rearend etching all the rear barrings and the passenger end of the axle. Had to replace the barrings and the axle was nothing that alittle sanding couldn't fix. Repair cost about $250. Don't know if this is your problem but might wanna check it out. GJ10
I let mine go for awhile. Not sure how long. I did notice it was getting louder and I wasn't sure what it was. When my pinion seal started to leak (possible from the cuttings) I had the rearend looked at. I had to have all the rear barrings replaced and the end of the axle was etched but not bad. If I had waited longer there is a possiblity that the axle end would have been bad enough that I would have had to replace it. Around $300 for it alone. Also the manufacturing error was on the case for the rearend that allowed the ring to spin. If you have to replace it. $$$ Not sure how much that would cost. I lucked out and the mechanic was able to seat it so that it wouldn't spin. I don't know if it is a emergency fix situation but as with many other things the longer you put them off the worse and more expensive it can get. Sorry for the news. GJ10
I'm not sure what model Wrangler you have but I had a simular problem on my 97. Grinding in the rear that seemed to be more noticable at slower speeds(20-40mph). Wind noise seemed to drown out the noise at highway speed. It was the pinion ring gear in the rear end. Apparent manufacturing problem allowed it to spin causing it to create metal shavings in the rearend etching all the rear barrings and the passenger end of the axle. Had to replace the barrings and the axle was nothing that alittle sanding couldn't fix. Repair cost about $250. Don't know if this is your problem but might wanna check it out. GJ10
I let mine go for awhile. Not sure how long. I did notice it was getting louder and I wasn't sure what it was. When my pinion seal started to leak (possible from the cuttings) I had the rearend looked at. I had to have all the rear barrings replaced and the end of the axle was etched but not bad. If I had waited longer there is a possiblity that the axle end would have been bad enough that I would have had to replace it. Around $300 for it alone. Also the manufacturing error was on the case for the rearend that allowed the ring to spin. If you have to replace it. $$$ Not sure how much that would cost. I lucked out and the mechanic was able to seat it so that it wouldn't spin. I don't know if it is a emergency fix situation but as with many other things the longer you put them off the worse and more expensive it can get. Sorry for the news. GJ10
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