For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Rear Drive Axle 🢒 Noisy When Coasting

Noisy When Coasting for Saturn VUE - AWD 2009

Cause	Correction
Inspect for proper gear oil levels prior to performing system diagnosis.
Loose propeller shaft mounting bolts	Tighten the bolts as required. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Worn propeller shaft constant velocity joint.	Replace the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement . A worn propeller shaft constant velocity joint may create a clicking, grinding, or snapping type of noise.
Worn or loose center bearing assembly	Replace the center bearing assembly as required. A worn center bearing assembly may cause vehicle vibration or a grinding or squealing type of noise.
Worn universal joints	Replace the universal joints as required. A worn universal joint may create a clicking or a snapping type of noise. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
Worn axle shaft constant velocity joints.	Replace or repair the constant velocity joints as required. A worn axle shaft constant velocity joint may create a clicking, grinding, or snapping type of noise. Refer to Symptoms - Rear Drive Axle .
Transfer case noise	Refer to Symptoms - Transfer Case .
Worn or damaged axle mounting bushings (Side)	Check the bushing position and replace the bushings as required. A worn bushing may create a clunk type of noise during acceleration or deceleration or wrong orientation. Refer to Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement .
Worn or damaged axle mounting bushings (Rear)	Replace the bushings as required. A worn bushing may create a clunk type of noise during acceleration or deceleration. Refer to Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement .
Loose rear mounting bracket	Tighten the bracket bolts as required. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Loose or damaged prop guard	Repair or replace as required. A loose dust shield may contact the propeller shaft assembly and create a scraping or grinding type of noise.
Bearing noise within axle assembly	A grinding or roar type of noise will increase or decrease relative to vehicle speed. Check for the proper fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement . If the noise continues, repair or replace the unit as required.
Gear set whine noise within axle assembly created by incorrect gear backlash	A whine type of noise will increase or decrease relative to vehicle speed. Check for the proper fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement . Repair or replace the unit as required.