noise from underneath when turning

[Rob S]

hello all, recently bought a C reg nissan terrano 2.7 Td and have noticed a noise (creaking/grinding) coming from the area of the rear wheels/driveshaft when I'm turning left or right (very noticeable when i'm reversing with the window wound down). Does this ring any bells with anyone? What might it be? Thanks, Rob S

 

[jims-terrano]

C reg? Must be a import spec truck so not really sure much about those sorry.

 

[solarman216]

Change your rear diff oil, make sure it is LSD, Rick

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Are you 100% sure it's from the rear? The steering lock stops on the front (obviously) wear down to the metal and make an all mighty noise like you wouldn't believe!

 

[jims-terrano]

Remember being a C reg it’s not an R20 assuming it is not a private reg of course.
Not sure how any other models compare mechanically to the R20

 

[Rob S]

When I say C reg it has CN at the beginning of the reg, I thin its from 2004 from memory. Its practically identical to the Y reg it replaced. Pretty sure the noise is coming from the rear, i've had the knocking noise from the steering stops on another one so would recognise that.

 

[solarman216]

As it will have the later diff I will still go with simply change the oil, Rick

 

[Rob S]

Ok, thanks for the tip i'll give that a go.

 

[Rob S]

Ok, thanks for the tip i'll give that a go.

Can anyone recommend tools for changing the rear diff oil? (removing the filler&drain plugs, filling the awkwardly positioned filler plug-hole)

 

[Thomas61]

Can anyone recommend tools for changing the rear diff oil? (removing the filler&drain plugs, filling the awkwardly positioned filler plug-hole)

Hi,
Not sure of tools, but check you can get that filler plug undone before you undo the drain plug, you may find yourself in a bit of a pickle if you don't.

Good luck.

 

[don simon]

Hi,
Not sure of tools, but check you can get that filler plug undone before you undo the drain plug, you may find yourself in a bit of a pickle if you don't.

Good luck.

Top bit of advice.
As for refilling, have a look for something like this.
https://www.google.com/search?q=dif...UICygC&biw=1153&bih=654#imgrc=fvwkTqBOJlndpM:

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

That looks like a good bit of kit :thumb2