Intermittent gear grind noise from front
#1
Intermittent gear grind noise from front
Just putting a question out there for you all. My 95 has developed an intermittent gear grinding noise that sounds like it is coming from the right front. I have noticed that on 4-5 times in the past 2 weeks it sounds like gears are grinding together and then they set in with a slight clunk. My torsion bars are cranked about 1.5 inches and am thinking maybe the axle splines in the right front are walking out a bit. I have not taken notice if the wheels are turned when I first start to drive so I will keep an eye out for that. Any input would be appreciated.
Tony
Tony
#2
When does this occur? Does it happen when you are in 2wd or 4wd? It quite possibly could be a problem with your front axle engagement system.
#3
So far only in 2 wheel drive, I have not used 4 wheel drive in about 2 months. I did pop trans (auto) into neutral when it was making noise and the noise was still there. By the time I went to engage the 4 wheel drive the noise was gone.
#4
Exact same problem occured recently on my 97. The passenger side steering stabilizer mount assembly was rusted all to hell and broke. I fixed that and it was fine for a little while but eventually the grinding noise came back and started to slightly pull to the right again. Nothings broken as far as I can tell. Also my problem occurs in 2wd. Haven't tried 4wd yet.
And when I disengage the clutch, it doesn't help. As always, any help is much appreciated.
And when I disengage the clutch, it doesn't help. As always, any help is much appreciated.
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