Axle shaft noise is similar to gear noise and pinion bearing whine. Axle shaft
bearing noise will normally distinguish itself from gear noise by occurring in all
driving modes (Drive, cruise, coast and float), and will persist with transmission in
Neutral while vehicle is moving at problem speed.
If vehicle displays this noise condition, remove suspect parts, replace wheel seals
and install a new set of bearings. Re-evaluate vehicle for noise before removing any
internal components.
Vibration
Vibration is a high-frequency trembling, shaking or grinding condition (felt or
heard) that may be constant or variable in level and can occur during the total
operating speed range of the vehicle.
The types of vibrations that can be felt in the vehicle can d into 3 main groups:
Vibrations of various unbalanced rotating parts of the vehicle.
Resonance vibrations of the body and frame structures caused by rotating of
unbalanced parts.
Tip-in moans of resonance vibrations from stressed engine or exhaust system
mounts or driveline flexing modes.
DRIVE AXLE - RWD TROUBLE SHOOTING
DRIVE AXLE (RWD) TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE:
This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to
be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles
available in the section(s) you are accessing. For
definitions of listed noises or sounds, see DRIVE AXLE -
NOISE DIAGNOSIS under POWERTRAIN.
CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
2008 Honda Civic EX
GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures