Noise from rear when turning

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06-09-2009, 09:53 AM

NaTe2242

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Noise from rear when turning

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I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L HO.Has about 97k miles on it. For sometime I have had a rubbing noise coming from the rear of the jeep when turning left or right at low speeds. I am unable to tell if it is right or left rear. What could be causing this? Wheel bearings or differential? I have checked the fluid levels in differential and oil visually looks clean. I have inspected the tires and wheel well for rub marks, none present. Could it be an issue with rear shocks? Any help would be appreciated...

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06-09-2009, 10:47 AM

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Wheel bearing noise can be isolated by turning one way or the other and listening for the noise. A bad diff will make noise turning either way. If it makes noise turning left it's the right rear bearing and vice versa.