1994 Chevy Blazer Grinding Noise

217,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHANNON MOORE
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This vehicle makes a grinding noise when in 2WD Hi, but when you switch to 4WD it goes away. What is going on down there?
Feb 14, 2009 at 6:18 AM
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MIKE H R
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the best thing to do is see if you can locate the grinding sound. What I am thinking without hearing the vehicle is that it possible be the rear axle bearings. When the vehicle is in 2 wheel drive torque is in the rear end. but in 4 wheel drive the front wheels are taking half the torque. with the more torque in the back {2 wheel} it is putting more strain in the rear bearings. There is also a possibility it could be the rear end itself. That is why you should pinpoint where the noise is comming from.
Feb 15, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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