"High-pitched howling" noise while turning?

[VehiGAZ]

That sounds like what I'm dealing with kpaske. Mine is definitely comingn from the rear, though, so it's probably not the CVJs.

I'm considering bringing it to the other local dealer just to get a different set of eyes and ears on the job.

[t2p]

Add me to the group. My VX is also making this noise.
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Appeared/appeared to be a problem in the rear end - but my guess is the problem is with/in the transfer case.
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Changed the rear diff fluid changed (additive added) - tires rotated (air pressure checked obviously) .... No difference.

[kpaske]

Yup, confirmed that I have another driver's side CV boot tear. That'll be fun to fix... again...

As for the groaning, VehiGaz, mine seems to always occur while entering or exiting a turn, though it doesn't matter whether I'm turning left or right. I'm thinking it's coming from the rear suspension - it sounds like something creaks as the weight of the vehicle shifts in or out of the turn. Possibly a lack of lube somewhere.

[VehiGAZ]

My sound is definitely a rotating-metal-on-metal sound, rather than a creak of the suspension.

Although since I got new shoes on Saturday (Goodyear Wranglers w/ "Silent Armor"), I have not heard the sound again. Hmm... although the new tires should have nothing to do with the sound, I have noticed that the sidewalls are noticeably stiffer on the new tires, enhancing cornering performance, particularlay on turn-in.

Why do I mention this? Because it is at least a possibility that the new tires are keeping the wheel aligned better, reducing the strain on the suspension and axle, thereby eliminating the cause of the noise. That theory sounds pretty thin, I guess, but it would explain things.

Of course, as soon as I post this, it's going to make the sound again. :-)

[Crowml]

Add me to the list guys, I've been on that search for 2 years now. Same issues, same description. Sporadic slow speed turning. Loud huming/grinding noise which on bad days I can feel shaking the whole vehicle....

If someone finds a solution please email me!! crowml@aol.com

[Crowml]

Intersting "Shortstop" says that changing the LSD fluid with synthetic and using an additive fixed his problem, someone else want to give this a whirl?

[VehiGAZ]

The first thing my dealer did was put in the LSD additive, but it didn't work. And then they rebuilt the differential, but that didn't work either.

But since the new tires went on, it's been silent...