Chatter from Under Vehicle
Problem
Chatter from under the rear of the vehicle on tight turns.
Possible Cause
The axle is low on fluid.
Correction
- Road test the vehicle making slow speed tight turns and listen
for chatter.
- Check the axle fluid level and add fluid as necessary to fill
to the proper level.
Rolling Sound from Under Vehicle
Problem
Rolling sound from under the vehicle when performing abrupt driving
maneuvers.
Possible Cause
There is a portion of a replaced rivet net or other metal object in
a frame rail.
Correction
- Raise the vehicle and hit the frame rails with a metal hammer
while listening for a jingle.
- Securely attach a magnet to a wire.
- Insert the magnet on a wire through a tie down slot or other opening
and remove object from the frame.
Slap from Under Rear of Vehicle
Problem
Slap or rattle from under the rear of the vehicle when driving over
bumps in the road.
Possible Cause
The parking brake cable(s) is/are hitting the rear compartment floor
or frame rail outboard of the retaining clip.
Correction
- Road test over bumps and/or raise the vehicle and tap on the cables
and listen for slap sound.
- Install foam tape to the floor or frame rail at the point of the
cable contact.