Hello All,
Firstly, I adore my AWD 3.5 -16’ Edge. It’s Power, it’s Handling, the premium leather interior, the ‘M’ shift feature!,,,I could go on and on.
Now to my Title Issue —-A vibration set up, (2weeks ago). Basically while ‘coasting’ it began “@ speed” to make a rubbing or light grinding sound.
(There was also a light but persistent ‘odor’ sharp & smoky began. It was more evident when at rest, at a light, or while parking?)
I thought —‘ok 78,000 miles likely CVjoint’...so I purchased it. I took apart 25% of the right front.
NO bad CVboot inner/outer? I Couldn’t understand it. So since my vehicle was, (obviously), “up” I looked underneath, around at the driveshaft it appeared to be rubbing the ^upper^ heat shroud that’s continuous >>>back the rear wheel >>drivetrain>> ‘Channel’?
That seemed very strange.
I checked the joints (seemed loose )and noticed a bit of what smelled like bearing/joint oil on the Exhaust-pipes.
I put the wheel assembly back together. I returned the CV axle.
The following day enroute to a movie at low speed 40-45mph, there was a short “grind-clunking” sound and a brief cloud of blue oily smoke came thru the vents and dissipated.
After this (for a few days of local driving),...A vibration began “at-speed” when I let off the gas....Not evident or discernible while accelerator was applied
SO!! I believed the driveshaft center bearing seals had blown out.(somewhat common according to Videos online )..while trying to install it , (w/ the entire vehicle upon j-stands this time), I noticed UNBELIEVABLY! !,.... The PTU is literally cracked open!
what the hell.
Has ANYONE ever seen this or had this occur on their Edge?
Advice or info is hugely appreciated.
Thankyou in advance,
Sincerely,
