Rear Axle Rubbing Noise 91 Marathon

Rainman4820 · 05-28-2017, 12:14 PM

Hello all, I have a 1991 Marathon electric and I am hearing a rubbing noise in the right rear tire area. It makes a consistent noise (for about a quarter revolution) but not a constant rub. I have removed everything down to the C Clip and don't see any obvious issues.

While I have it torn down I was going to replace replace any parts that may be worn. Is there a bearing behind the C Clip or is that just a washer? If so, is it just a standard wheel bearing? The reason I ask is because I dont have a C Clip remover or any extra C Clips in case I mess it up, so before I drive to get a tool just thought I would check to see if its worth it.

Also, I have an extra wheel/tire that I am going to install to rule that out as an issue.... Many thanks for any thoughts.

DubK · 05-28-2017, 12:31 PM

Does it sound like this? I just posted about this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HvDgijiOA8

Rainman4820 · 05-28-2017, 12:48 PM

Hey DubK, thank you, not exactly the same but close enough. My noise is not quite as pronounced.

I am not sure if mine, like yours, stops the noise while coasting but I will check and report back.

I will check your posts to see how it was resolved.

Also, to everyone else reading this, I found the manual so now I have clear idea how to remove the axle if needed.

DubK · 05-28-2017, 01:04 PM

No problem. Yeah I've been told to make sure there is nothing loose (lug nuts, castle nut), to lube it up real good with some antiseize, and tighten everything back VERY tight. When I get this done I will report back my results hopefully tonight or tomorrow morning.

Rainman4820 · 05-28-2017, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DubK

No problem. Yeah I've been told to make sure there is nothing loose (lug nuts, castle nut), to lube it up real good with some antiseize, and tighten everything back VERY tight. When I get this done I will report back my results hopefully tonight or tomorrow morning.

Well, I did all of this and sprayed it down good with brake cleaner and no more noise. Strange

DubK · 05-28-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainman4820

Well, I did all of this and sprayed it down good with brake cleaner and no more noise. Strange

This is good to hear! Hope I get the same results as you

DubK · 05-29-2017, 11:11 AM

Tightened up my hub nut and lubed everything up real good. The hub nut was only HAND tight. Makes you wonder how some of these repair techs even got their certifications. But that took care of my problem too. No more squeak!

Rainman4820 · 05-29-2017, 08:20 PM

That's awesome, I am a do it yourselfer like you and I have learned a lot from this forum. Thanks for weighing in on my issue....

05-28-2017, 12:14 PM	#1
Rainman4820 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Texas Posts: 60	Rear Axle Rubbing Noise 91 Marathon Hello all, I have a 1991 Marathon electric and I am hearing a rubbing noise in the right rear tire area. It makes a consistent noise (for about a quarter revolution) but not a constant rub. I have removed everything down to the C Clip and don't see any obvious issues. While I have it torn down I was going to replace replace any parts that may be worn. Is there a bearing behind the C Clip or is that just a washer? If so, is it just a standard wheel bearing? The reason I ask is because I dont have a C Clip remover or any extra C Clips in case I mess it up, so before I drive to get a tool just thought I would check to see if its worth it. Also, I have an extra wheel/tire that I am going to install to rule that out as an issue.... Many thanks for any thoughts. Last edited by Rainman4820; 05-28-2017 at 12:18 PM.. Reason: added text

05-28-2017, 12:31 PM	#2
DubK Gone Wild Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sugar Land, TEXAS Posts: 270	Re: Rear Axle Rubbing Noise 91 Marathon Does it sound like this? I just posted about this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HvDgijiOA8

05-28-2017, 12:48 PM	#3
Rainman4820 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Texas Posts: 60	Re: Rear Axle Rubbing Noise 91 Marathon Hey DubK, thank you, not exactly the same but close enough. My noise is not quite as pronounced. I am not sure if mine, like yours, stops the noise while coasting but I will check and report back. I will check your posts to see how it was resolved. Also, to everyone else reading this, I found the manual so now I have clear idea how to remove the axle if needed.

05-28-2017, 01:04 PM	#4
DubK Gone Wild Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sugar Land, TEXAS Posts: 270	Re: Rear Axle Rubbing Noise 91 Marathon No problem. Yeah I've been told to make sure there is nothing loose (lug nuts, castle nut), to lube it up real good with some antiseize, and tighten everything back VERY tight. When I get this done I will report back my results hopefully tonight or tomorrow morning.

05-29-2017, 11:11 AM	#7
DubK Gone Wild Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sugar Land, TEXAS Posts: 270	Re: Rear Axle Rubbing Noise 91 Marathon Tightened up my hub nut and lubed everything up real good. The hub nut was only HAND tight. Makes you wonder how some of these repair techs even got their certifications. But that took care of my problem too. No more squeak!

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05-29-2017, 08:20 PM	#8
Rainman4820 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Texas Posts: 60	Re: Rear Axle Rubbing Noise 91 Marathon That's awesome, I am a do it yourselfer like you and I have learned a lot from this forum. Thanks for weighing in on my issue....

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