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Old 02-02-2011, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JLW View Post
I'm gonna say this, I don't know, but that WAV file sound does not sound like suspension or a bearing. From what I've read and experienced they all pop or slop. That sound like splines slipping. I would think one of your CV's is slipping in the splines (or not in) or the front drive shaft is slipping.
Wouldn't an outer bearing cage sliding in its bore make a similar sound? This is what the SIB indicates can happen.
I do agree the .WAV files sound like splines slipping, but with the vehicle stationary I wouldn't expect any rotation within the front diff or transfer case.
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