The rear axle is whining, what causes this?

1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE
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ROB DENNING
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When driving the rear end is whining.Really not sure how to explain it.
Nov 4, 2011 at 2:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, make sure the differential is full. If it is, it could be a carrier bearing, axle bearing, pinion bearing... If the noise changes when you turn, most likely it is an axle bearing. Let me know if you have other questions.
Nov 4, 2011 at 3:52 AM
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