Drive axle problem??

jdreinkejdreinke Band Wagon
in Suspension, Braking & Wheels
So here's the scoop....'89 wagovan that makes wheel noise while driving. It sounds sort of like when you have mud/snow tires on pavement, I guess it's a whirring sound. I've gotten the tires balanced and rotated and this past weekend changed the wheel bearing because through my research I thought that would solve the problem. Well it didn't. It still makes that noise while driving and braking doesn't change it at all. I do get some vibration at hwy speed so I'm thinking that the axle needs to be replaced. I guess my question is if the axle would cause that noise as well or if there is another culprit? I am a novice mechanic and I know there are several jedi mechanics on here so any help would be appreciated. If there is a link for this I was unable to locate it so a steer to that post would be awesome as well. Thanks for looking and have a positive day! 8)

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  • ricefighterricefighter Wagonist
    jdreinke wrote:
    So here's the scoop....'89 wagovan that makes wheel noise while driving. It sounds sort of like when you have mud/snow tires on pavement, I guess it's a whirring sound. I've gotten the tires balanced and rotated and this past weekend changed the wheel bearing because through my research I thought that would solve the problem. Well it didn't. It still makes that noise while driving and braking doesn't change it at all. I do get some vibration at hwy speed so I'm thinking that the axle needs to be replaced. I guess my question is if the axle would cause that noise as well or if there is another culprit? I am a novice mechanic and I know there are several jedi mechanics on here so any help would be appreciated. If there is a link for this I was unable to locate it so a steer to that post would be awesome as well. Thanks for looking and have a positive day! 8)

    have you tried putiin it on a jack stand and engage the gear and listen for the sound that youre looking for? pls try to do this safely as possible.



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  • jdreinkejdreinke Band Wagon
    I have not tried that but I'm not opposed to it. As soon as I get some time....I'll start there.....Thanks....Appreciate it
  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    a whirring sound, hmm... i have that, sorta, its kinda mild.
    someone mentioned it being a bearing going bad.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Possibly an input shaft bearing (transmission). Does it go away if you disengage the clutch?
  • jdreinkejdreinke Band Wagon
    wagodizzle wrote:
    a whirring sound, hmm... i have that, sorta, its kinda mild.
    someone mentioned it being a bearing going bad.

    I've already changed the bearing and it didn't help. :)
    bam-bam wrote:
    Possibly an input shaft bearing (transmission). Does it go away if you disengage the clutch?

    I forgot to mention that it's an automatic, so no clutch to disengage. Or would that be the same as shifting it to neutral while driving?? Thanks for your help :D
  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    jdreinke wrote:
    wagodizzle wrote:
    a whirring sound, hmm... i have that, sorta, its kinda mild.
    someone mentioned it being a bearing going bad.

    I've already changed the bearing and it didn't help. :)

    err duh i just noticed you mentioned that :oops:

    this may be a long shot, but shift your car from D to N and see if the noise goes away. then its your ISB. (very very very common issue among our trannies)
  • jdreinkejdreinke Band Wagon
    Well I just did that during my lunch hour and no luck....noise still there in neutral. :(
  • skinnyskinny Senior Wagonist
    tq converter maybe?
  • jdreinkejdreinke Band Wagon
    skinny wrote:
    tq converter maybe?

    What's the best way to check that?
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