CobyRupert
Super Member
This isn't about a tractor, but I know there's a lot of knowledge here. Wife's 2005 Saturn Vue (135,000 mi), makes a whirling noise from front end when going down the road. It's strictly related to tire speed/ final drive. It's not effected by engine rpm's or applying brakes.
I'm thinking wheel bearing or transmission. I don't feel any play in the wheel bearings when I grab the raised tires. The manual transmission has a wet film (sweat) of oil on it, but seems like I've seen a lot of cars like that.(?)
What seemed odd was the drive shaft coming out of passenger side of the "differential" was very warm/hotter than I'd expected, though it does run right next to the back of the motor and oil pan. Is it normal for it to get this hot, or is this a sign of a failing transmission?
I'm going to change the transmission oil, but is it most likely a transmission bearing?
How can I test?
I'm thinking wheel bearing or transmission. I don't feel any play in the wheel bearings when I grab the raised tires. The manual transmission has a wet film (sweat) of oil on it, but seems like I've seen a lot of cars like that.(?)
What seemed odd was the drive shaft coming out of passenger side of the "differential" was very warm/hotter than I'd expected, though it does run right next to the back of the motor and oil pan. Is it normal for it to get this hot, or is this a sign of a failing transmission?
I'm going to change the transmission oil, but is it most likely a transmission bearing?
How can I test?