Range Rover Noise Help!!

[ANDYD]

Hi James,

After checking the obvious things like, oil level in the rear axel, oil in the transmission, broken exhaust brackets(letting the exhaust fall on moving parts), stone chips caught in the brake discs.. etc...

I would start with looking at the driftshaft U joints, it may be easier just to remove the rear drive shaft & inspect on the bench. Even take the vehicle for a short run with out the rear shaft in place to compare noise levels.

Next to look at is the rear wheel bearings, jack each rear corner up, put on a good axel stand, grab the tyre on each side, try to wiggle back and forth, a badly worn bearing will give you lots of play.

Another possibility is a broken haft shaft inside the axel, are you sure you are getting drive from the rear axel?

The diff's are normally pretty bullet proof, if they do give up its normally during heavy off roading.

Another source that can sound like a drivetrain clonk is a bad ball joint on the rear "A" frame that sits on top of the rear axle. (this wont normally give you scraping noises?)

Any how, good luck, let us know what it was,
Andy