1997 Ford Taurus Grinding noise

1997 FORD TAURUS
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SJHOSAC
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I have a 1997 Taurus GL, 4s4n transmission. I have a grinding noise where the passenger side drive axle enters the transmission. Is this a transmission rebuild or an easier to solve problem? The transmission and engine run great and I'm afraid he repair will cost more than the car. Thanks.
Feb 21, 2010 at 2:02 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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1st step should be to check if the axle at fault or the tranny
remove and check the axle
Feb 21, 2010 at 9:23 AM
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SJHOSAC
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Replaced the wheel bearing and drive axle. Noise comes precisely from where the drive axle enters the transmission.
Feb 21, 2010 at 12:20 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Then suspect the transaxle
check with local tranny shop as at this point i would have the tranny rebuilt
or get a used tranny from the junk yard
Feb 21, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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