Squeeky noise UPDATE!!!! no more in 2wd mode.

wabashkywabashky New Wagonist
in Engine & Drivetrain
ok so i have had a fun little go around with this car so far. First i put in a TO bearing and clutch kit, then new front rotors/pads/ cv joints. now when i go in reverse i hear a wierd squeeky sound?? also i hear it sometimes really lightly when i am in parking garages (going forward) which leads me to believe it happens all the time just LOUDER in reverse?? it is 4wd and i was wondering if maybe the rearend?? anyone have any experience with this type of noise??? is the rearend servicable?? Also if i unbolt the bolt and make it 2wd can i just take out the rear cv joints and rock it FWD??? thanks

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  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    Disconnect 4WD with the bolt as you mentioned and have a listen to see if it still makes the noise.
  • AWD WagonAWD Wagon Wagonist
    I had the exact problem....especially in reverse as you mentioned if you switch over to 2wd the sound will go away. It sounds like your u joints as that was my prblem with the exact signs yours is showing. I had to have them rebuilt as Honda has discontinued the part. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.

    Cheers
  • wabashkywabashky New Wagonist
    is it difficult to replace the u-joints if i can find a set??? or what about just replacing the driveshaft entirely?? should that fix um?
  • AWD WagonAWD Wagon Wagonist
    The only way to replace the entire shaft is purchasing a used one. I had looked at this option but you just don't know what you may be getting. I found one in Phoenix but it was $200.00 plus shipping. As for what u joints to use I had a shop in Toronto complete mine, it was very expensive $400 but I do not know what U joints they used. They bore out holes for the new u joints then welded them in. If you have the tools and the know how yes, just make sure it is balanced. Some info on this link

    http://www.hondacivicwagon.com/board/vi ... ght=#21228

    Cheers
  • wabashkywabashky New Wagonist
    UPDATE!!!

    So the noise finally progressed to happening all the time...I took the time today to disable 4wd and now no more problems. I had the privelage of being able to work on it on a lift so i could hear exactly where the noise was coming from (which i guess is the Coupling or whatever the thing is in the VERY center of the drive shaft). I also noticed that my rearend was moving around a little too much to me. I guess i will leave it in 2wd til i figure out exactly what the problem is. has anyone made a solid driveshaft with no coupling??? so it is engaged all the time??? thanks
  • eldonciv777eldonciv777 Wagonist
    You don't want to make a solid driveshaft. That will take out the slippage in the rt4wd (aka real-time part of it) and you will be in regular 4wd all the time (like a pickup) which will bind, cause horrible tire wear, drivetrain problems, etc. Leave it in 2wd until you find a better solution.
  • wabashkywabashky New Wagonist
    that is what i was wanting to know....anyone know of a coupling replacement?? also are the 'mounts' for the rearend replaceable?? they seem to be too loose to me. thanks eldonciv777
  • eldonciv777eldonciv777 Wagonist
    The mounts are replaceable, I just did mine but I have yet to use the 4wd since. As far as the coupling, do you mean the viscous coupler or the u-joints? If you mean the viscous coupler, used would be your best bet.

    If you have noise underneath I would check the u-joints just to make sure before you replace anything. Just pull the driveshaft apart and make sure they aren't tight or anything.
  • wabashkywabashky New Wagonist
    hmm.. the u-joints are part of the drive shaft right??? it may be that making the squeeky noise. I was figuring the VC cause it is prone to fail i have heard. I do know that the 4wd seemed to be on all the time before i disabled the 4wd (at least it squeeked all the time). is there a ball bearing of some kind in the ujoints??? kinda sounds like a bearing (which is another reason i though VC). thanks for the help.

    D
  • AWD WagonAWD Wagon Wagonist
    Mine was making the same sound in 4wd and it was the u joints on the 3rd propeller shaft. When I pulled the shaft you could see that the u joints did not move freely.

    Cheers
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