What does a rear differential problem sound like?

Overly worn out bearings tend to make a howling noise when they do not properly support the gears. Rumbling while turning, on the other hand, is a sign of bad wheel bearings. This rear differential noise is described as a heavy clicking type of sound which occurs every eight feet or so.

What’s the problem with the Honda CRV rear differential?

How to fix Honda CRV chattering grinding vibrating noisy rear transaxle differential. Usually the rear differential fluid never gets changed so that’s usually the problem. It seems to wear out over time. It’s easy to change it with Honda dual pump fluid II. This should work 97-06.

Why does my Honda CRV make a noise when I drive?

Probably just the fluid! Change the rear diff yourself (or have the dealer do it) and see if that addresses the issue. Be sure if you do it yourself to actually drive around in sharp left and right figure 8’s so you get the new fluid in there to lubricate.

Why does my rear differential make a clicking noise?

Worn axle shaft splines or chipped gear teeth can lead to a knocking or clicking rear differential noise from the differential.

Why does my Honda Accord make a rubbing noise?

With no complaint from me (I don’t drive the car regularly) they did a road test, found a “rubbing noise” in the rear differential, and replaced the differential fluid under the Powertrain Warranty. I suspect that this is a known Honda issue amongst the dealers.

What should I do about my Honda CRV rear differential noise?

But after replacing Fluid, go to a Parking Lot and turn the wheel full turns in one direction and do some circles, then reverse direction and do circles. Hopefully that will get the friction chemicals all back.

Why does my Honda CRV make a shuddering noise?

Shuddering is a common problem with rear differntials whose fluid has not been changed in a while and it just starts wearing down. If the dealer does give you new fluid and you aren’t ok, you’ve eliminated the rear diff and they can proceed to look into other items while you’re still under warranty.

When to change rear differential fluid in Honda CRV?

Generally, people have been changing rear differential fluid at 15,000 mile intervals and auto tranny fluid at 30,000 mile intervals. Hi my wife has as 2006 Honda CR-V EX 4 WD Automatic. We had the vehicle for a year with 27Km on it.

What’s the difference between front and rear differential noise?

Only difference between a wheel bearing noise and a rear differential noise would be the fact that the wheel bearing noise will change with wheel speed but usually will not change with load variations (accelerations/decelerations) while the noise from a rear differential will change with wheel speed and load.