Re: rear axle noise
norcalsnow said:
96' with a dana 35 c clip, locked, sye. ABS sensors removed.. I replaced the wheel bearings and seals, but the noise is still there. At the moment the rear end is on jack stands with wheels and rotors off, insuring its not brake noise. The sound is a muffled grinding that pulses with the oscillation of the rear axle. Internally everything looked fine when I removed the c clips for the bearing swap. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
D35c with ABS rings removed, and the rotors removed? On a 96'? No rear rotors on a 96' D35c in an XJ.
Lots to cover, and lots of info missing.
Have the gears been changed?
Did you set up the SYE correctly?
Does it make this sound or vibration at a specific speed, or all speeds?( Vibration-DS, runout poor on gears) Constant (bearings), only load, but no coast (bearings)
What kind of locker? Was the differential removed to install the locker? (carrier preloads, gear mesh)
You could see if the problem goes away if you pull the shafts. If it does not, that narrows it to the DS or carrier. Remove DS, remove carrier (be sure to mark where the shims go!), examine the carrier bearings. Turn the yoke, does it "feel" smooth? Is there ANY play? If so- bearings, preload, or both.
This is one of those things you can't really fix over the internet, but if you try the things Goatman suggested, and combine that with what I have brought up, you may be in a position to ask specific questions.