1997 Ford Explorer Rear bearings

1997 FORD EXPLORER
168,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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ORTEGA_410
When I turn to the left or right I have a grinding sound coming from the rear axle. Also when I excelorate it has a whinning noise and when I let off it sounds like something is rubbing from the rear end. I have been told many different things from the thrust bearing is no good to the bearings in the rear end are going out . Again the noise is only coming from the rear of the vehicle.. What are my options ?
Aug 25, 2009 at 9:13 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The first thing i would be doing is draining the diff oil and checking for metal, i feel that this will be a diff problem.

mark (mhpautos)
Aug 25, 2009 at 9:23 PM
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