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2004 Lexus SC430 differential noise?

  

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I have a strange noise which sounds like its coming from the rear differential or a wheel bearing. I can't tell.  It's not consistent and usually happens above 50km/hr.  Engine and transmission run great, no vibration, shifts smooth, absolutely no issues. Happens in neutral as well and doesn't change during acceleration. The only way I can describe the sound is it is similar to driving over those tar repair lines on the road, or driving on gravel. Not a grinding. No vibration in wheel or the drive itself, just the intermittent noise from the rear.

The recent service that was done was an alignment and a rear diff change.  Used same spec oil but Amsoil brand.  The car has 208 thousand km (129 000 miles)


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Jack up the wheel and rotate by hand to see if there is any roughness or noise discernable. You could also try a noise-finding gadget like the ones Scotty has demonstrated:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy5nqh3LSs4


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