- Dec 14, 2000
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I have a vibration coming from the rear end of my 2002 xi wagon that I'm stumped on. Originally I had more issues, but have since replaced both from cv axles and the center support bearing on my driveshaft. The issue now is that I have a growling noise, especially under heavy acceleration coming from what sounds like the driver's rear. Full disclosure, I have two broken springs, both missing the last coil, but I have 2 on order that will be here next week, but I don't think that's the problem. It's a growl/vibration that is really loud on takeoff and going around corners. I don't see any rubbing. Last night I took the driver's rear axle shaft off and the wheel bearing is very smooth with no play, no noise, nothing that indicates there's an issue. The axle looked and sounded fine also when articulating it. I have replaced the rear diff fluid and it's clean with no metal. The next thing I'm going to check is drop the rear driveshaft again and see if I have it cocked somewhat on the rear diff flange.
Ideas? Suggestions? I replaced the rear brakes last weekend when I found the springs were broken, but I never noticed the growling noise until I removed the driveshafts and replaced the center support bearing which leads me to believe I've caused this but don't know where.... I replaced the CSB because I was getting vibrations that I felt throughout the car but never had the growling.
Ideas? Suggestions? I replaced the rear brakes last weekend when I found the springs were broken, but I never noticed the growling noise until I removed the driveshafts and replaced the center support bearing which leads me to believe I've caused this but don't know where.... I replaced the CSB because I was getting vibrations that I felt throughout the car but never had the growling.