RXV Rear End Sound

[golden_eagle]

My 2008 RXV is making an odd scraping sounding noise from the rear end frequently. It makes the sound turning, slowing down and sometimes when maintaining a constant speed. It normally does not make the sound when accelerating. It sounds like it is coming more from the passenger side of the cart. I have attached a .zip file with 2 recordings. One is moving extremely slow in the driveway going in reverse and forward. The other recording is cruising at normal speed. Does anybody have an idea on what this could be?

[kgsc]

First thing to check is make sure that the hubs are tight. 100+ ft lbs of torque.

[SBIRD!]

When was the last time the lube and addative where changed? I think it's recommended every 3 years.

[golden_eagle]

Checked the hubs and they are tight. Part of rear axle was replaced by shop recently and I am pretty sure they swapped fluid, but I will confirm with them. Either way it doesn't sound like it is coming from the diff. Sound was same before and after the service. I also noticed that if it is making the sound while driving the sound stops while the brakes are being applied. So accelerating and stopping are about the only times where the sound is never heard.

[jneubig]

Mine was making a similar creaking type sound when travelling in forward making turns and I discovered it was the axle bearings. Pretty easy swap. Hardest part was the snap rings in the axles.

[golden_eagle]

Replaced both rear end hubs, bearings and oil seals. Changed the diff fluid as well. The fluid had definitely not been changed previously and was way past it's prime. All good now and runs quiet and smooth.