Clicking noise from rear

[Exploress]

Hello, I am new to this forum, but very glad that I came across it. My 98 eddie bauer is making noises from the rear axle. I have no idea what the problem could be and would like to get some suggestions. I also have the freaky o2 sensor code thing going on that keeps saying "bank 2, sensor 1" which is so not telling me which sensor it is. Can anyone please help with these two situations that would cost me the absolute "minimum" cost to fix????

 

[Blee1099]

Need some more info like motor info.. V8, V6 OHV, or V6 SOHC. Bank 2, Sensor 1 is probably across from where cylinder 1 is on the motor. The noise in the rear is hard to tell without more descriptions, if you can give us a better detail on the sounds, that'll help.

 

[Exploress]

Sorry it is it a V6 SOHC. As far as the clicking noises, it started out as almost a "grinding" noise no matter how fast I was going, now it is simply clicking and every now and again, some scraping noises when I do about 20 or so. But as soon as get on the highway and hit about 70, it starts shaking. I really can't give anymore description than that. When it first started, I thought brakes??? But my hubby said absolutely not, since they were done about eight months ago. Can you help with the info I have given you?

Need some more info like motor info.. V8, V6 OHV, or V6 SOHC. Bank 2, Sensor 1 is probably across from where cylinder 1 is on the motor. The noise in the rear is hard to tell without more descriptions, if you can give us a better detail on the sounds, that'll help.

 

[ezrider440]

Hey there
I am also new to this site but i have a ton of exerience under my belt so i hope i can help. It could very possibly be a warped brake rotor or a loss caliper or brake pad installed by some moron without clicking the clips in,or could be a bearing problem, these are all normal usually caused by repairmen first thing take a trip around the nieghborhood for about 10 or 15 minutes and feel the tires if one is warming than another automatically you can start going deeper into the problem, but thats the first step feel if one rear wheel is warmer than the other and we can go from there, Max

 

[Exploress]

Thanks Max, I will definitely check into it!

Hey there
I am also new to this site but i have a ton of exerience under my belt so i hope i can help. It could very possibly be a warped brake rotor or a loss caliper or brake pad installed by some moron without clicking the clips in,or could be a bearing problem, these are all normal usually caused by repairmen first thing take a trip around the nieghborhood for about 10 or 15 minutes and feel the tires if one is warming than another automatically you can start going deeper into the problem, but thats the first step feel if one rear wheel is warmer than the other and we can go from there, Max

 

[GreenSeats]

my guess is that the parking brake shoes have separated inside your rear brakes, the friction material isnt riveted to the backing plate and separates over time eventually taking the adjuster hardware and springs/pins with it.

 

[Exploress]

Thanks for the info, I have had a few other people tell me that it is probably associated with the brakes as well, so I will look into it and let everyone know. Thanks again.

 

[rvaedge]

I've had a clicking noise coming from the rear of my 97 x for about 2 months now and the problem has still eluded me. Dont be so quick to think it is the brakes if they were replaced recently (dont completely rule it out until its been checked over though). I put brand new rotors and pads all the way around my car, completely took out all the ebrake hardware and the clicking noise is still there. I had a mechanic visual inspect the brakes and he said they look perfect so I'm 99% it is not the brake assembly. After looking around this forum and other places online my next guesses are the wheel bearings, cv joints, or the u-joint where the driveshaft meets the rear differential. Just some thoughts for you if it turns out that it is NOT the brakes (as it seems to be in my case). I'm not claiming to be an expert, just speaking from my own experience, so someone correct me if im way off.

 

[Creager]

Noises from rear end

1) U-joints. this will cause an array of noises. From clunking, squeaking, grinding and whrring. Usually if the noise is continuous no matter the speed, its these guys

2) Pinion Bearings - High pitched wirring noises and/or vibrations, usually heard at about 30 mph over a given range (IE 20-30 mph)

3) Carrier bearings - Low pitched wirring/clunking and/or vibrations. These work like the pinion bearings

4) Wheel bearings - These would make noise when making turns, they would also be low pitched

5) Trak-Lok, FMS L/S, Powr-Lok. All types of clutch driven make a clicking noise when they get old and worn. Replacement is the only solution once they start making noise. adding friction modifier would not help (torsen slips make no excess noise when used in forward motion)


hope i could help somebody