2003 Ford Explorer Diff's

2003 FORD EXPLORER
58,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DARREN3
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I've got a grating noise coming out of the rear diff, I have pulled both axles out and jacked the front up and run the car and the noise is still there. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Jul 14, 2008 at 8:17 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would undo the tail shaft and feel the pinion if you can feel and roughness i would be having the diff re raced, drain the diff oil and check for any metal fragments, (use a magnet) you may have damaged gear tooth as well. Also just check for a faulty uni as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 14, 2008 at 11:26 PM
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