It is never pleasurable to find out a sound on your car that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you notice a reversing gear noise that continues on your Ram P/U? Any gearbox problem can be important, but before making sure, it is better to do a few inspections. Our team has written this paper to support you eliminate it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Ram P/U, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Ram P/U noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Ram P/U make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, integrating all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult process. The sound caused by the reversing of your Ram P/U is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. In fact, the gears used for conventional speeds (1st to 5th or 6th) are so-called “helical” gears (oblique gears) . The use of such a pinion makes the noise caused by the gears much less important than with spur gears implemented for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
In fact, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the car in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the car is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad choice. In fact, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be monumental and you will produce a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even destroy the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely usual if you notice a reverse noise on your Ram P/U if you shift gear under these conditions.
Several Ram P/U reversing noises and their triggers
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this article, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Ram P/U. Here are the 3 typical sounds you may be victim of.
I notice a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you find out a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Ram P/U, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Indeed, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations generated by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore plausible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this circumstance, do not hesitate to read this content for more details about strut mount noises on Ram P/U.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Ram P/UX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Ram P/U and this noise tends to increase as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are going through a serious problem that needs to be fixed very fast before destroying your entire gearbox. In fact, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will propagate to the rest of the box and damage other gears quickly. Take your car to your repair shop quickly or check out this document about gearbox noise on Ram P/U for more data.
I discover a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and linked to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Ram P/U reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
