Strong vibration from rear while in reverse

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Whenever I'm in reverse, there's a strong vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle every few seconds. Transmission fluid/filter changed at 120,340 miles with Genuine Nissan ATF & Beck/Arnley filter/gasket kit, but the fluid smells a little burnt (still red, though) and somewhat overfull so I'm thinking of doing a drain and refill using Valvoline Maxlife ATF to clear that up. Rear differential fluid has probably never been changed; will change that as soon as I get a new drain plug (both plugs are stuck, several applications of PB Blaster, a hammer, and a 25" breaker bar should take care of that though), using Valvoline 80W-90 gear oil. Something I'm missing, or is this just normal behavior? I believe this also occurred before the fluid change too. Vehicle currently has 121,092 miles.


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Towncivilian
Posts: 4868
Joined: Sun May 23, 2010 10:21 am
Car: 2001.5 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.5L 2WD A/T
2007 Nissan Altima 2.5L CVT
2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0L CVT Special
2012 Infiniti G37 Sedan 7A/T
Location: Florida, USA
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BITOG says bad u-joint or drive train mount, and says that if there is a slip joint to repack it with grease, or if the u-joints have zerk fittings to grease them. Are either of those suggestions applicable?


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