GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Constant Noise for Chevrolet Camaro 2002

Checks

Action

Flat spot on the pinion or the ring gear teeth

Replace the pinion and the ring gear. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Disassemble .

Flat spot on the pinion bearing

Replace the bearing. Refer to Drive Pinion Disassemble .

Worn pinion splines

Replace the pinion. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Disassemble .

Worn axle shaft dowel holes

Replace the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .

Worn hub studs

Replace the wheel studs. Refer to Wheel Stud Replacement in Rear Suspension.

Bent axle shaft

Replace the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .