02 ML500 - major whining noise w/road speed
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02 ML500 - major whining noise w/road speed
My ML has recently started making a whining noise at speeds > ~20 mph. Noise has gotten louder over the last couple days. Doesn't do it when stopped and revving motor or turning so seems to be tranny or maybe driveshaft related. No issues shifting. Mileage is right at 125,000 and have had no major service issues.
Any ideas on how to diagnose the issue? Are there any tests I can do to correctly identify and (hopefully) undertake a DIY effort. I'm a bit reluctant to just change the tranny fluid or replace the diff bearing in hopes that it addresses.
Thanks in advance.
Any ideas on how to diagnose the issue? Are there any tests I can do to correctly identify and (hopefully) undertake a DIY effort. I'm a bit reluctant to just change the tranny fluid or replace the diff bearing in hopes that it addresses.
Thanks in advance.
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mine does the same thing but whinning sound goes away when stopped and even when revving. it gets more noticeable with speed.
front differential issues?
front differential issues?
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My ML has recently started making a whining noise at speeds > ~20 mph. Noise has gotten louder over the last couple days. Doesn't do it when stopped and revving motor or turning so seems to be tranny or maybe driveshaft related. No issues shifting. Mileage is right at 125,000 and have had no major service issues.
Any ideas on how to diagnose the issue? Are there any tests I can do to correctly identify and (hopefully) undertake a DIY effort. I'm a bit reluctant to just change the tranny fluid or replace the diff bearing in hopes that it addresses.
Thanks in advance.
Any ideas on how to diagnose the issue? Are there any tests I can do to correctly identify and (hopefully) undertake a DIY effort. I'm a bit reluctant to just change the tranny fluid or replace the diff bearing in hopes that it addresses.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Circling back to confirm my issue was the center driveshaft bearing. There's a DIY thread for it which is good.