Rear axle (Transit 2)

A rattling noise from the rear of the car (which may become smaller when the parking brake is lightly applied)

• Worn rear hub bearings (Chapter 8).

Noise (high howl), increasing with increasing speed

• The gear teeth are worn out (Chapter 8).
• Incorrect engagement of gears (Chapter 8).
• Wear of differential bearings (Chapter 8).

Noise (tapping or clicking) when accelerating or decelerating

• The axle shaft splines are worn out (Chapter 8).
• The differential satellite flange bolts are missing (Chapter 8).
• Incorrect engagement of gears (Chapter 8).
• The rear spring U-bolt fastenings have become loose (Chapter 8).
• Wheel nuts have become loose (Chapters 1 and 10).

Lubricant leaks

• Leak in oil seal (Chapter 8).
• Leak at the connection points of the differential housing or its cover (Chapter 8).