Nasty Noise Fron Tranny On Acceleration

[crotchrocket]

anyone??

more messing around today, its a definate grinding noise on acceleration that gets alot worse when the front wheels are engaged. In 2wd its only realy noticable at low speed.

I was remembering also that a few weeks back i was getting some 'snatching' on the front end with a jolt and aclonk in the transmision, its a similar place the noise is coming from.

Could the drive shaft CV joints be knackered or the front diff ?

Need to disconnect the front end to see if it still makes the noise but locking hubs aren't cheap

[crotchrocket]

Come on peeps any ideas!! ??

there's variouse noises from the front over speed bumps and i think it gets worse when turning so i recon its the CV joints.

Got some free wheel hubs so will fit them, disengage the front drive train and see if the noise persists.

[alterastro]

James, jack the front up and spin the wheels, whilst laying under it (Use good axle stands!!!). It will allow you to locate the noise.

There are many options... On my Pajero there is another bearing where the drive shaft goes through the knuckle (I think its called a needle bearing). That disintegrated on mine and gava very similar noise to the one you describe. I'll have a look in the manual and see if there is something similar.

Cheers

Nick

[alterastro]

Yes, It's the same as the Pajero. Have a look at the attached - item 6 is the one that had gone on my paj that caused the racket you describe...

Nick

[crotchrocket]

Yes, It's the same as the Pajero. Have a look at the attached - item 6 is the one that had gone on my paj that caused the racket you describe...

Nick

Your a star!! thanks alot nick! Plus thos would only be ?16 each ! http://www.milneroffroad.com/img/productImages/9300.jpg