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Old 01-31-2009, 07:33 AM
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Re: humming noise

I would definitely suspect the outboard/hub bearing before the inner drive-axle end.

My GTP weeps some fluid from that area too...right now, it leaves no spots on the ground and hence I can pour fluid in faster than it pours out.

You mentioned grease...while you're under there it might be a good idea to slowly rotate the drive axle in neutral (carefully, jacked, park brake set and rear wheels blocked) to inspect the integrity of the CV boots....those are supposed to be filled with grease and a cut thru the boot will sling/fling grease due to the centrifugal effect of the rotating shaft.
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