BlackMagnum2000
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- Joined
- Jan 9, 2014
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- Location
- Locust Grove, GA
- Ram Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 5.9 Magnum
Alright so I finally narrowed down my noise (whining/howling at 15+mph in any conditions) to the rear end. Pulled the cover to find a TON of metal.
Start tearing it apart.
Pattern is fine. Gears are fine. Races fine. Bearing rollers are fine.
I finally found a spot on the outer pinion bearing where there was a small groove. On the pinion flange, there are small grooves and a lip on the inner edge. Do you guys think this is my problem? And also, what would cause this? I understand the damaged flange could damage the bearing, but how would those grooves develop on the flange in the first place?
Start tearing it apart.
Pattern is fine. Gears are fine. Races fine. Bearing rollers are fine.
I finally found a spot on the outer pinion bearing where there was a small groove. On the pinion flange, there are small grooves and a lip on the inner edge. Do you guys think this is my problem? And also, what would cause this? I understand the damaged flange could damage the bearing, but how would those grooves develop on the flange in the first place?