Shavings in Rear Axle '05

[jakedrew]

you sure it is the rear end? these explores have wheel bearings issues.

to tell if it is your rear end do this= after the vehicle is warmed up(5-10 miles of driving) get up to 50-60mph, get on the gas slightly and let off. Do that a few times. IF the humming noise comes and goes with the appling and letting off the gas it is the rear end.


Wheel bearing= starts humming at about 35-40 and doesnt go away with the appling and letting off the gas. Gets louder when you turn left or right. ( my left rear really didnt get louder when doing the turning method.)

 

[ericautopart]

02+ Explorers have a million other issues too..especially the differential. I can sell you the parts but I have a feeling you are going to spend almost as much on this as you would if you just swapped it out. 300 for labor 280+ for an LSD, 200ish for ring and pinion, fluid, bearings you are already up and $900. Then you aren't sure if the work is good work and you still need axle bearings/seals. I don't know man..

 

[ShawnTRD]

02+ Explorers have a million other issues too..especially the differential.

Another reason why we should dump this lemon.