Defender front end noise

[Bapple1403]

Well got the defender back and they replaced the internals and a cv.. Went on one ride and now I'm leaking oil out the front diff at the drivers side axle. Would I be correct to assume there is a rubber seal where to axle slides in like every other brand or does can am have some different setup that i dont know about before I take it apart cuz I'm not taking it back to the dealer this time.. Also can it be replaced without taking the diff apart the parts explosion looks like it is put in from the inside

 

[Andystoy19]

Might just check the oil level in the diff, it may be over filled?

 

[ymurf]

I have the same rubbing sound on my 2020 Defender HD8 when turning sharp left or right. Does Can Am have a fix for this?

 

[ymurf]

I talked to the dealer about the growl noise when turning. Of course mine is out of warranty now. But to my surprise they said they know about the problem and there is a fix for it, and it doesn't have to be under warranty for them to cover it. It is like like a customer satisfaction program, i think they said was open until 2023

What state you in and what dealer was it. Going to take my 2020 in this week for same issue. Anyone else had this fixed?

 

[Hammes357]

What state you in and what dealer was it. Going to take my 2020 in this week for same issue. Anyone else had this fixed?

not yet because my 2020 has no warranty and my dealer said it would be out of my pocket to cover cost even though its a can am problem that they are totally aware of.

 

[Hammes357]

so checked with a different dealer since i had nothing to lose and they told me that can am will cover it but it has to be done by the end of January of 23. So parts are ordered hoping to get it in there this week or next. funny how some dealers will help and others don't care!

 

[Bapple1403]

Forgot to post an update on the seal leak.. When I finally got around to the seal leaking I drain the oil and the diff was half full of water.. I knew better than to not not drain that first thing so completely my fault. Since it sat with water in there for 5 months the growling noise has returned when turning sharply.. I'm at the point of IDGAF cuz it's winter I'm only using to plow my driveway now so if it tears itself apart so be it. When spring gets here I'll pull the diff put new bearings in it and maybe put in a torq locker.. But hey good news the new seal isn't leaking

 

[Hammes357]

update on mine after service work. Had to return it 3 months later doing same thing so of course out of warranty so they put some red oil in it and it worked fine for another 2 months but now doing the same thing and now my steering wheel locks up all the time on the city streets but not on gravel and makes loud noises on sharp turns. about ready to put this front end problem and squeaky suspension side x side up for sale!!!!