Rattle/Grind in front end on deceleration

[girupb]

Oops, good catch, you're right. Huh I'll do some reading on here and see if anyone has experienced similar.

I would inspect all the accessories on the front of the engine including the clutch fan. Remove the belts and turn each pulley by hand. Hopefully you find the issue there.

 

[jatree]

I would inspect all the accessories on the front of the engine including the clutch fan. Remove the belts and turn each pulley by hand. Hopefully you find the issue there.

Thanks will start there and report back.

 

[Rifleman]

I may have the same thing but would describe it as a shudder. However, I noticed while in park and revving the engine up to 1500rpm to check the generator/alt.

When I would let go, I'd hear a quick shudder. That makes me think not spindle bushing so I will start by lubing driveshaft? Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.

Quick question, how has your transmission been working? The reason i ask, even while in park your torque converter is spinning. While it's not a very common failure, but if the torque converter is looseing a vane/coming apart internally that can cause a shudder.

 

[BILT4ME]

Quick question, how has your transmission been working? The reason i ask, even while in park your torque converter is spinning. While it's not a very common failure, but if the torque converter is looseing a vane/coming apart internally that can cause a shudder.

That's a good thought / possibility. Also could be as simple as a loose bolt or two on the flex plate.

 

[DARKNESS]

Mine was making a noise on deceleration, especially when turning off the highway onto an exit ramp. It turned out to be low power steering fluid. Maybe not your issue but worth a quick check.

 

[jatree]

Quick question, how has your transmission been working? The reason i ask, even while in park your torque converter is spinning. While it's not a very common failure, but if the torque converter is looseing a vane/coming apart internally that can cause a shudder.

That's a good thought / possibility. Also could be as simple as a loose bolt or two on the flex plate.

Mine was making a noise on deceleration, especially when turning off the highway onto an exit ramp. It turned out to be low power steering fluid. Maybe not your issue but worth a quick check.

Thanks for some possibilities. I haven't driven it much in the last three months but soon as I deal with my starting issue, I will have some more info. I haven't noticed any transmission issues but will pay attention. I have what may be a slight transmission pan leak (no drops on the ground) and as part of baselining the rig was trying to decide between a simple drain/refill or flush.
As for the flex plate...I'll have to pull out my FSM. Will also check power steer fluid - thanks.