Isuzu MU-X/D-MAX annoying ISSUE! || Ringing/Singing Noise @ 80-100Km/hr from Knuckle Seal's- DIY FIX

[@andrewclarke3157]

Thank god finally I have been chasing the dam thing for years.

[@taxicarman72]

Thanks Nick! I've been looking for this culprit for nearly a year. I gave up thinking it was just noisy tires or worse CVs going bad but from what you described it gives me hope again. Will be trying this ASAP.

[@LowRangeNick]

Awesome news! Thanks a lot for watching! Let me know how you go 🙂🛠

[@taxicarman72]

@@LowRangeNick Hey there. Managed to perform the quick fix today and yes there is definitively an improvement, thanks again 🙂

[@LowRangeNick]

@@taxicarman72 No worries at all, that's great to hear!

[@Atan87]

Yep, I've got it from 40kmh and up. I've done the temp fix you suggested in another video and it worked until it rained. Definitely gonna give the 2nd method a go. Cheers

[@zacmclindon1633]

Thank you for the video, my dmax was making this sound and I used the temporary fix for now. It feels great to drive again without the annoying sound, mine was making it over 35km/hr.

[@jolyonrussell7021]

FINALLY an answer -- this sound has driven me insane for a couple of years and I thought it was the brakes, I have tried everything brake related to get rid of this noise on the drivers side. What sealant do you use when closing up the hub cover? Thanks for the information and very very clear video on how to perform the fix, top video footage and top editing! … subscribed …. EDIT: I just read the description and found the info on the sealant, so many people have zero help in the description but you complete the job with extra data in the description, thanks again.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot, glad I could help 😊

[@chrisp3677]

That's what that bloody sound is!!! I'll be doing this asap.

[@davidnoble173]

Thanks Nick. I’ve had this noise before and have always used method one. Have a new noise a few weeks after fitting Bremtech slotted rotors and pads. It comes and goes but it’s like a fluttering noise and if you brake hard it screeches like metal on metal. I actually think one of the anti rattle clips is touching the rotor ever so slightly occasionally.

[@rudytagala7076]

Great! Nice workaround instead of replacing the seal itself.

[@krihel21]

Thank you Nick. Please open up your own isuzu workshop. You will have a tonne of customers 🍻

[@Chucky-b7v]

Thanks Nick, I’ve had an annoying sound coming from my MUX from new and the dealership said they didn’t know what it was? I must give this a try, thanks mate.

[@brianrawlinson8488]

Thanks Nick, I have been looking for the noise for a while now, I am going give the Moree permanent fix a go tomorrow. Great work and thanks for the info

[@aacc8990]

Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou......it was driving me crazy.... problem solved

[@mesittingduck]

I had this issue about 500kms after purchasing it. Drove me nuts

[@adzoutnabout888]

Cheers mate, but havent had this prob with my 2015 Dmax yet 220,000. Might pay to mention to viewers to back off the wheel nut torque after they get new tyres fitted. The rattle guns they use are not set at 60lbs per spec, but can torque up to 120lbs.

[@ssrzen9688]

Thank you! this was happening to my 2015 MUX, and it drives me up the wall!

[@colinknight2030]

Great video, I just fitted a set of Aisin Manual Free Wheel Hubs, FHG-001.... No more noise while driving on the road because the c/v is now disengaged at the hub....

[@hizaneenoordin4692]

Just found good youtube channel for my dmax. Thanks Nick.I subscribed 👍

[@LowRangeNick]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel. Thanks for watching and subscribing 🙂

[@gavinsv]

Thanks Nick. That noise has been driving me nut for months. I gave the seals a spray and presto! - I originally thought it was brake related because the noise would stop when I applied the brake - Can't explain that! - Cheers

[@LowRangeNick]

Great result. Glad I could help 😊

[@ScubaStevesAdventures]

Such a painful noise, great instruction on how to fix, great stuff!!

[@tuneup10]

Thanks Nick love your videos. Can you do a video on how to change worn body mounts to the upgrade Colorado ones. I’ve heard this causes inner guard cracking. Thanks

[@LowRangeNick]

Stay tuned, definitely something I'm interested in doing. 🙂

[@beigenomads1048]

Thanks Nick for another very informative video.... any chance of doing a front brake pad replacement video?

[@AlexSwan]

55k on the clock, have not heard it yet. But I did just have my turbo replaced. Third dealership came to the party. The first two didn’t want to know about it, even told me they were completely unaware of any known issues. Cheers

[@LowRangeNick]

Very interesting about the turbo issue! Very wierd the dealership didn't want anything to do with it.

[@AlexSwan]

@@LowRangeNick Yeah very frustrating... especially because the last one I went to said yup we've replaced heaps of those, got two in this week for a replacement. Anyway, glad it's sorted. Cheers mate

[@LowRangeNick]

@@AlexSwan Good that it's all sorted now. Cheers Alex!

[@BT_life2]

Great video mate! Very common issue with a more permanent fix. Keep up the good work

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot Blake!

[@igenkin]

OMG, Nick! That sound really annoyed me on my 2019 trip to Oodnadatta and Lake Eyre. Service center fixed that in Sydney, but, gosh, I wish I knew that while I was driving there! Thanks, heaps!

[@mjhmech4903]

AISIN free wheeling hubs are also a PERMANENT fix 👌👍 NICE wheels BTW (just put a set of +20 Ridgeline's on mine)

[@TheEvansRacing]

Holy shit I wish I knew this 2 years ago, I ended up replaced all wheel bearing, then rotors and brakes and took it for a test drive thinking my life is complete and then it started ringing again haha. Cheers mate (I did figure it out in the end a week later)

[@kevinchantler657]

Thanks Nick have this sort of issue with my 2016 Dmax the hollow sounding rumble or medium pitched sound appeared recently, at 60 to 80 k's an hour as i back off on the throttle not under load and not really high pitched so I thought it might be some sort of bearing problem, at first I thought wheels or axle bearings but my local mech thinks it's a diff bearing, so I'm gonna mention to him to check this out first, as I'm over 70 and can't this type of maintenence anymore - bugga hope that's what it turns out nto be3 as diff bearing sounds expensive - only time will tell.

[@markgreve5646]

Great vids Nick👍 would like to see you do a video of what to do and how to replace a cv when out bush thanks.

[@billramsey800]

Haven't experienced that noise on my 2019 dmax but good to know, nice work nick appreciated 👍

[@Jugugj]

Hey Nick, I love your vids mate. You’ve been a massive help to me and really appreciate it. The noise you’re talking about here, is it super super high pitched? Almost like a steel on steel squeal? Cheers again mate

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey mate! Yes, it sure is just like you described! Thanks a lot 🙂

[@Jugugj]

@@LowRangeNick thanks mate, guess I know what I’m doing tomorrow 😂

[@ColbyShell]

G'day Nick, we have a 2019 Dmax and this has had me stumped for a year or more. I'm wrapped i found your video and i"ll give it a try with the Inox spray. But i can't understand why Isuzu don't know this as we have had the Ute back there to get this noise fixed which they couldn't do. And i can't touch anything as it's still under warranty.. Thanks again

[@LowRangeNick]

Hopefully the quick fix will stop the noise for you. It sure does get annoying haha

[@thatfamousguy]

thanks Nick ill give it a try i find the way you present is really helpful

[@adamtaniasargent1386]

About time Nick.. Have to repack the front bearings soon so I will be looking at this whilst I have the front apart.💪

[@LowRangeNick]

Perfect time to do it! Awesome work 🙂

[@garrygraham7901]

That is really interesting. I have a Fortuner that gets an intermittent high pitched singing squeal that seems to match your problem. Neither I nor my Toyota service provider have been able to resolve. The sound on mine seems to be coming more from the rear than the front, but it is always hard to tell exactly where it comes from. I might investigate further. Thanks for the insight.

[@LowRangeNick]

That sounds interesting Garry! It could be a similar noise from a seal or dust boot.

[@geraldbuda8257]

Garry, did you get the issue resolved?

[@garrygraham7901]

@@geraldbuda8257 it is resolved at the moment but I am not sure what the solution was 🙂. I did the basic WD40 treatment myself and I asked for a check at the service. Nothing was said to me about it at the time but it has certainly stopped, for now at least. I reckon a couple of water crossings will put it to the test, but I haven't had the opportunity yet.

[@troyharpley6358]

Good job mate your a life saver I'll be keeping an ear out for it now

[@tyronecruz5185]

Hello Nick, thanks for this video. I own a Holden trailblazer. And I have a whistling/high pitched sound once I hit 95 KM/HR or higher. And it only happens when I step on the gas. And it drives me crazy. I hope this will solve my car's issue. Does the sound this problem produce sound like a high pitch whistle? Thanks again.

[@lucascurac7047]

Exact same problem I have rn hoping it’s this and not the transfer case 😂

[@vanessajediknight]

Thank you! It drives me NUTS and no one else can seem to hear it.🤯

[@LowRangeNick]

I know right! So annoying. Hope you can get it sorted now 🙂

[@jeffgreaves1559]

Hi nick what was the sealant you used on the hub cover

[@louiskudlak2241]

Very satisfying to fix things yourself 👍👍👍thanks for sharing

[@edmundwasilewski]

Nick, have you done a vid on adjusting valve clearances? Great vid 👌

[@LowRangeNick]

Not yet, but I will plan to when they are due next. A little while away though.

[@kaneandmilly]

I have a 2015 lst mux as the family car and hate going in it because of this noise. I re greased the bearings and seals, sprayed the rubber cv boots but never even thought about these seals I have this noise/squeal on cold days and anywhere from 20km/h to 120km/h I will try the inox when i get home from nightshift. wish me luck and thanks

[@kaneandmilly]

I inox the seal and the noise is gooooonnneeeeee. thanks!!!!!!

[@jolyonrussell7021]

I have the same year MUX and same problem as you, but I live rural. I will try the inbox asap

[@richardfrayne6358]

Awesome videos!! Have learnt so much from these - easily the best on youtube. I have a squeal from the front when braking - any idea what it could be? Its driving me insane. Mechanic said everything looked normal...

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot Richard 😀 The brakes tend to get a lip on the rotors over time and the brake pads can contact the rusty edge of the disc when braking. This creates a squeal when braking. You have a few different options. If the brake pads look fine you can chamfer the edge of the pads so they don't contact the edge of the disc. You can also get the discs machined so they are completely flat again and you can replace the brakes at the same time. Either should fix the squeal. I ended up chamfering my brake pads and this has fixed the squealing.

[@terryrobertson5096]

Thank you god for this video.. I fckin hate noises from my cars .. and this singing noise had me loosing sleep … thank you for this video

[@steveturton1425]

Good quality video Nick.

[@justsayin8049]

thankyou again nick. you are as tonne of help mate!

[@cajiresurreccion7751]

Thank you for this, now I don’t have to pay that much for a maintenance ❤️

[@dwaynehogan8874]

Hi Nick, great video. It is a very annoying squeal and I have only sprayed it. On another note, have you upgraded your radio/gps head unit. I’m looking to upgrade to apple car play and would like your opinion on which unit to put in.

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Dwayne, I am still running the factory head unit. It sure is an annoying noise haha

[@jobloggs7215]

Tks Nick. I run FW hubs so I'm thinking no rotation for those parts on the hwy? Good to know cause if I do hear it. 80k so far so good

[@wade76ws]

Another great video, had the same happen on my 2020 my19 dmax and got the dealership to sort it out, I see you removed your free wheeling hubs any reason why?

[@LowRangeNick]

I haven't ever had free wheeling hubs fitted to this vehicle. That's good the dealer got it sorted. They usually just lubricate it with some spray.

[@adrianwaitere6111]

Nick thanks i have just had it happen to me and now I can fix cheers

[@LowRangeNick]

No problem! Thanks a lot Adrian.

[@ScepticFrog]

Hi Nick, I get a very high pitched sound on my 2022 mu-x when doing a full lock u-turn. Is that the same problem? It's low speed obviously so not sure if its the same issue. Love your channel you are very informative.

[@dustinbyroo7070]

Thanks bud 1st method worked well for me. I do have one question my rear brakes sqeek at low speeds when cold/start up after abit of use they are silent. Pads/disc and shoes/drums are both fine. Any ideas for me to look at.

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Dustin! Usually it will be the brake pads hitting the edge of the disc we're it is starting to wear. You can chamfer the edge of the brake pads, machine the discs or replace the brakes all together and it will stop the issue. I have had the same issue with my front brakes. I just chamfered the very edge of the pads and it's quite now. Hope that helps, cheers

[@effodero]

good info again mate, I noticed the free wheeling hubs are gone and looks like the factory ones are back, any reason for that?

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot! I haven't fitted free wheeling hubs to the mu-x.

[@effodero]

,@@LowRangeNick oops that was Cam from "Wild Touring" on his D-max

[@downunder7342]

Thanks Nick. Very valuable information. What causes this issue? Mileage or off road driving? Thanks.

[@LowRangeNick]

Usually off-road driving, water crossings, dusty roads or even just driving in the rain. It just washes away the lubricant on the seal and causes it to become dry and creates the noise.

[@downunder7342]

@@LowRangeNick Thank you.

[@jerrywoods2583]

Had the same issue Nick, so far only did the temporary fix, thanks for the tip for a more permanent fix. Other house I have is a squeal from the brakes when applied, suspect pads are getting low is the reason, any other ideas?

[@LowRangeNick]

Thats good! The brakes on the isuzus are very squeaky and tend to squeal a lot. Usually it's the front brake pads contacting the dirty worn edge of the brake disc. What you can do is give the brake pads a small chamfer to stop the squealing noises. Just make sure that there is still enough brake pad left before chamfering.

[@felip3dable]

What grease do you think is more adequate? Silicone grease considering rubbers, or multipurpose? The manual suggest multipurpose mobilgrease Xhp 222 for bearings, but nothing about CV joints or seals.

[@LowRangeNick]

@@felip3dable the htb2 bearing grease or xhp222 grease would be fine. You could also use a rubber grease for the seals.

[@Quick-zh5pv]

Impressive and very informative video thanks for the learning

[@craigoOZ]

What sort of sealant did you use? Do you recommend fitting free wheeling hubs on a Mux?

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Craig, the factory sealant is loctite 515. You can also use any automotive silicone gasket maker sealant. I just used ultra black silicone sealant. As for free wheeling hubs, it's realy personal preference. I personally won't be fitting them. They just make it easier to disconnect the front wheels incase of cv or diff damage.

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Great review

[@jordaninoke72]

Hey nick, can that same process be done to the rear if the sound is from there?

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Jordan, the rear hubs and wheelbearings are a different setup. If your getting similar noises it is more then likely related to the brakes or handbrake shoes.

[@jordaninoke72]

@@LowRangeNick any chance you doing any video on the rear hubs?

[@jordaninoke72]

@@LowRangeNick any chance you doing any video on the rear hubs?

[@TheKealey101]

My fix for this noise was I put in aisin freewheeling hubs 👌

[@edmundwasilewski]

Same here

[@brendana5631]

Same here but still does it with hubs locked in!

[@TheKealey101]

I must be just lucky I’m at 100000km in my 2018 dmax and I haven’t heard a squeak

[@adamrae9306]

Nick mate is it a vibration type annoying noise ??

[@reniervandenberg1902]

Does this also include the D-TEQ?

[@ianrichardson9200]

Thanks Nick!

[@kenhollands5318]

Are the part numbers supplied to suit the Dmax aswell mine is 2017 model.

[@LowRangeNick]

They are the same mounts for the mu-x and d-max, yep!

[@MD091019]

How will these 2 methods apply to an isuzu MUX 4x2? I have the same concern but my MUX is not a 4x4 vehicle.

[@LowRangeNick]

The 4x2 doesn't have front cvs. It's most likely noisy brakes or the hub seal becoming noisy.

[@MD091019]

@@LowRangeNick thank you so much for replying.Do you suggest to add grease to the hub seals?every mechanic I came to reach out with says the bearings are ok.

[@LowRangeNick]

@@MD091019 you could try greasing the hub seals and see if it fixes the issue. Probably best to do it when the wheel bearings are being replaced next.

[@makawskie]

Have the same problem with my dmax can i use wd40? Will wd40 damage the rubber? Thanks!

[@LowRangeNick]

Wd 40 can cause damage to the seal unfortunately.

[@Neverworktheweekend]

how come you haven't swapped to free wheeling hubs? i hate the idea that the cvs are spinning diff all the way back to transfer case so much unnecessary wear and tear for how offend u go off road getting out and locking hubs is so easy. but also good video

[@LowRangeNick]

I don't have any need to fit free wheeling hubs. It works perfectly fine as it is. We have alot of dirt roads around our area and if we're out and about it's nice to be able to flick to 4wd on the fly and back to 2wd again when coming onto bitumen.

[@rollynidoy8149]

Mate you can use a grease needle to reduce the mess 👍

[@LowRangeNick]

Great idea 👍

[@craigjames435]

Yep 2011 dmax ,front left squels like a pig ,really annoying

[@stone4858]

I'm getting a noise from my front brakes that are driving me crazy ! 😖 While driving they squeak and when I press the brake the noise stops. It only has been driven for 6,600km since new 2018 D-Max model, pads are still new. If you have any tips on what it could be, please help me cause it's driving me knuts 😭

[@LowRangeNick]

It sounds like the vehicle doesn't get driven too much or it sits around a bit with that sort of kms on a 2018 model. When your driving the vehicle just try and figure out Wether the noise is coming from the front or rear brakes. You can try when it's making the noise to pull the handbrake on a bit and see if it stops the noise. If it does, it may just need the handbrake adjusted and rear brakes cleaned out. Otherwise it could just be a bit of corrosion on the brake discs and pads. You can try a few different things. Firstly take the vehicle for a good drive and find a very safe spot that you can do some nice long heavy brakes. Say from 100kmhr to 60kmhr. Try and bed those pads in and clean up the disc a bit. If this doesn't improve the noise what you can try and do is remove all the wheels and inspect the rear drum brakes and discs/ pads for any signs of rocks, wear and check the anti vibration shims on the front pads are sitting in the correct spots. Remove the front brakes and put a very small chamfer on the pads and clean and adjust the rear brakes when the drums are back on. See if that fixes the issue.

[@stone4858]

@@LowRangeNick The previous owner I bought it from had it for the first 4 year and he only drove it for it's first 4,300km. I own it for the past 4 months, in witch I drove it over 2,000km. I took it to a professional mechanic and he opened the rear drums and clean what little brake dust there was. Then cleand the front discs and made a small chamfer to the edge of the pads. He also changed the brake fluid so that it's fresh. I tried lifting the hand brake while driving and it want stop, it only stops when I press the brake foot pedal. It does not need to be pressed hard, I barely touch the foot pedal and the noise stops.

[@LowRangeNick]

@@stone4858 It sounds like the mechanic has done all of the normal steps to diagnose the issue. That's annoying that it still hasn't resolved itself after all of that work. You could try lubricating the Knuckle seals and see if it changes the noise or resolves it.

[@stone4858]

@@LowRangeNick I told my mechanic about them because I saw some other videos you have, but he's convinced that since the noise does not start when you drive the truck for the first 5 minutes (first thing in the morning) and when I press the pedal brake it stops he told me it has to be coming from the front brake. He also asked me to try and do some heavy braking just as you suggested. I'll talk to him again about what we said. I really hope I can solve this problem because I love the truck but this sound is killing me 😔. Thanks very much for all your help buddy, I really appreciate it a lot 🙂

[@LowRangeNick]

@@stone4858 I would definitely try the inox spray on the seal. Easy to do yourself and will be good to rule that out I think.

[@bluedunn374]

Much better

[@Cameron_W]

I often get a whining noise from the rear seats and front passenger seat...any suggestions?

[@LowRangeNick]

Leave the missus and the kids at home? Bahaha!

[@troyhunter4740]

The most annoying noise ever!!.. i used so much inox spray to fix it, that my nephew calls it "Squeaky wheel spray" instead of inox now

[@LowRangeNick]

Bahah that's hilarious!

[@krump743]

Even regreasing it as soon as u wash or degrease under the 4wd its gonna wash that grease away. Its just a hell garbage design. Spraying with inox is easy just carry it in the car.

[@LowRangeNick]

If you have ever tried putting water on HTB bearing grease you will know that water ain't washing it away haha It will definitely last alot longer using the grease method. The inox is ok for a short term fix so it doesn't drive you nuts haha! 😂

[@krump743]

@@LowRangeNick fair enough. I use truck wash under the car, prolly soaks into the gap at the hub and strips the lube from the seal. Any comments on the thud from the rear when one slows down, or even sets off from traffic lights. Foot off brake to take off there is a thud from the rear. I assume its the diff perhaps back lash. Seems to be a common noise on the interwebs.

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

You could always buy a Fortuner and not have no problems at all haha

[@LowRangeNick]

Hahah just dpf issues and a much higher price tag 😂 But no I agree, I should have bought a prado instead. Just too bad that when I was looking in 2018 the Toyota's were having bad dpf issues so I decided against it 😂

[@aussieadventurestimetoplay]

@@LowRangeNick Yeah early models had dpfs issues, But my 2019 Crusade has been perfect sofar and 75ks in 3 yrs. And it's much quiter in the engine bay. But lacks power that's for sure

[@AlexSwan]

@@LowRangeNick What modern car doesn’t have DPF issues… seems somewhat common amongst all brands. Had engine light and DPF light come on in my 2019 MUX. Resolved itself again and just had to get code deleted. My mate had to get DPF replaced in his Amarok… 6k job. 😬

[@jerrywoods2583]

Should have said noise, not house