Bayboy60

New Member

• Jul 28, 2021

• #1

Advice please, my 2014 Freelander has done 110k miles and the rear differential is starting to whine, should I have it reconditioned ASAP or is it ok to leave it until the whine becomes unbearable?

 

saxavordian

Well-Known Member

• Jul 28, 2021

• #2

Welcome to the Jungle. As for your issue surely it worth taking the misses out of the back first to assess the whine.

 

Bayboy60

New Member

• Jul 28, 2021

• #3

saxavordian said:

Welcome to the Jungle. As for your issue surely it worth taking the misses out of the back first to assess the whine.

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The Mrs is dead.

 

saxavordian

Well-Known Member

• Jul 28, 2021

• #4

Bayboy60 said:

The Mrs is dead.

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Then I offer my full apology for being rude.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jul 29, 2021

• #5

Bayboy60 said:

Advice please, my 2014 Freelander has done 110k miles and the rear differential is starting to whine, should I have it reconditioned ASAP or is it ok to leave it until the whine becomes unbearable?

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It'll go on for a bit, but be aware that the diff tail bearing can seize, causing the rear wheels to lock up. I know this for experience, and having the rear wheels lock at 50 MPH is really scary.