1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
236,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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KIRKC
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have a low roaring noise in rear end
Jan 1, 2011 at 3:13 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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check diff oil level, if constant with road speed possible wheel bearing , if you can alter the pitch of the noise with throttle position this is a noisy diff, also get drive line uni's checked as well.

mark (mhpautos)
Jan 1, 2011 at 3:41 AM
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JIM AUGUSTINE
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check oil in differential, if low,add very HIGH quality lube w/inert additive(recommended)this will coat gears and stop noise(if not too bad)Remember always check all fluids and grease as needed or more!!! does your car have a carrier berring?
Jan 1, 2011 at 3:55 AM
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