Noise uphill

CARDO

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2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
3.7L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
105,000 MILES

I have a problem with my wk 2005 3.7. Lately I can hear a noise coming from the rear end I don't know where exactly the sound is coming from, it sounds like the exhaust is loose, but I checked the exhaust and it is very tight and fixed. The noise happens only when accelerating uphill after a short time.
any idea?

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MIKE H R

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3,094 POSTS

Check the bolts holding the rear end on and the transmission mount. It may shift a little when put under stress.

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Thursday, March 17th, 2016 AT 1:33 PM

CARDO

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I will check this, weird thing is the noise does not come directly after a short time climbing up maybe something when it heat it start the noise.
Are you sure it doesn't related to transfer case differential.

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Friday, March 18th, 2016 AT 5:17 PM

KEN L

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This noise could be a U joint, please inspect for rust around the joint to confirm, you may also remove the drive shaft and test the mobility of the joint as well.

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Saturday, March 19th, 2016 AT 7:17 AM

CARDO

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Hi
a get a mechanical to look at the problem he said that there's right rear axe that hold the transfer case is bad and need replacement
I didnt fix it yet waiting to see another opinion.

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Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 AT 9:15 AM

MIKE H R

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Get the rear end up in the air with wheels off the ground check the rear axle by moving each wheel back and forth and in and out, if there is too much play or give it could be the rear axle bearing