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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 12:19 AM
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Rear diff noise when lift off the gas?
Hiya guys. Have a 00 E320 4 Matic. when I'm driving the car on he gas there is no noise or problem. When I'm driving and lift off the gas to coast I have a noise coming from the rear of the car. Sounds like maybe a diff noise but hard to tell. It has a groan like sound that goes away as soon as I get back on the gas. Not real loud but loud enough to be bothersome/worrysome. Any ideas? Rear diff? Driveshaft U joint? Thanks for ideas guys.
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Ok, as per your advice I emptied the rear ashtray. I also drank all the beer that was in the trunk as well. I guess I'll try swapping the muffler pump from front to rear, changing the taillight fluid has not seemed to help at all, and I know my door hinge flabber gear is centered on the lower control brake. Just trying to get some ideas.
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Wheel bearing?
I'm starting to wonder if it can be a wheel bearing. Sounds like a droning noise. Wondering if letting off the gas unloads the bearing and causes the noise. Gonna put not up and get a better look tomorrow. Thanks
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Hey craigndee, what did you find out about the noise? I'm getting it too. Thanks, jay
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Hi guys, After getting the car on the lift I found that my problem was a rear wheel bearing. Replaced both sides and problem was solved. Good luck to all.
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Thanks craigndee!, I'll check it out. Any tips on determining the wheel bearing are bad? Jay
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Get the car on a lift and manually spin the rear wheels. Listen for any creaking and popping noises even very light ones. You can also grab the wheel at 3 and 9oclock with your hands and see if it has any wiggle or play in it. Hope that helps.
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I'm having the same issue on my 2000 e320, how much did it cost you to replace the rear wheel bearings with parts and labour?
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