rear end noise

[nh 1500 owner]

Anybody having a noise on rotation sounds like in the rear kind of like a clunking at low speed? Both in forward and reverse

 

[oneal]

Mine makes a noise when the suspension is flexing, sorta of a mild pop. I believe mine is the sway bar, no rotational clunking.

 

[Big Red]

Mine makes a noise when the suspension is flexing, sorta of a mild pop. I believe mine is the sway bar, no rotational clunking.

Dido on the suspension flexing, no rotational noise.

 

[Jeff G]

check your rear axles cv joints

 

[bbieb]

Anybody having a noise on rotation sounds like in the rear kind of like a clunking at low speed? Both in forward and reverse

I had an issue when traveling at a constant speed (like 25 mph) and when I let off the gas, there would be a clunking sound. It would also happen accelerating. I took it in and they re-torqued the axle nut that goes through rear hubs. The noise is gone. They said it is a known issue on the 1500.

 

[nh 1500 owner]

I had an issue when traveling at a constant speed (like 25 mph) and when I let off the gas, there would be a clunking sound. It would also happen accelerating. I took it in and they re-torqued the axle nut that goes through rear hubs. The noise is gone. They said it is a known issue on the 1500.

Thanks i think that may be what it is

 

[G-Dub]

Anybody having a noise on rotation sounds like in the rear kind of like a clunking at low speed? Both in forward and reverse

Exactly how mine started. Just had the axle pop out of the differential. Might be where you are heading. I had a dealer check cv joints months ago. Good luck.

 

[oneal]

If you search the word "clunk" there are pages of discussion on this forum. Lots of discussion on.
Was it the left side that popped out ?

 

[Jdb]

I had an issue when traveling at a constant speed (like 25 mph) and when I let off the gas, there would be a clunking sound. It would also happen accelerating. I took it in and they re-torqued the axle nut that goes through rear hubs. The noise is gone. They said it is a known issue on the 1500.

I am afraid they put lock time on the splines as they have called that the fix. Hate to take off the shaft.

 

[Sweaver24]

The dealer will put green locktite on the axle spline and retorque.

 

[Jdb]

I will not let them put green locktite on mine. It's a permanent type that will not disassemble. Can you imagine trying to replace in the field? They have a spline tolerance issue and this is their fix??? I will put up with the clunking till enough people say no to the green locktite and they come up with a permanent fix, such as spline replacement. I doubt they do since they are struggling financially. I own 3 of the 1500hd, one is a crew. Been in the shop more than out.

 

[oneal]

I will not let them put green locktite on mine. It's a permanent type that will not disassemble. Can you imagine trying to replace in the field? They have a spline tolerance issue and this is their fix??? I will put up with the clunking till enough people say no to the green locktite and they come up with a permanent fix, such as spline replacement. I doubt they do since they are struggling financially. I own 3 of the 1500hd, one is a crew. Been in the shop more than out.

I done my Loctite bandage 4 months ago and the clunk remains silent. Been others report their dealers done it without success but I question if they followed proper procedures of cleanliness and primers.
Is it the proper fix ? Nooooo
Should Polaris step up and do the right thing? Yes
Will they ? Doubt it but hope to be wrong.
I was maintenance lead in a large factory for many years, green will come apart with heat.