I had my right rear axle bearing go bad and wreck the axle. It sounded like a flat spotted tire.

 

I have the same wooshwooshwooshwoosh noise and I'll be tearing it apart tomorrow to change the fluid and figure out what the deal is.

Worst case scenario, I can't change the bearings right away. Is it still safe to drive? Is the noise the worst thing I have to worry about, or should I be worried about the rear end seizing up and getting towed home? Dumb noob question I know, but I never had to worry about this in my thirdgen. Nice job General

 

mine moans mostly when i turn at very low speeds. what could cause this? bearings? checked the fluid and it was a little high, but not dirty or anything. also, when i am at high speeds on the highway like 70-80 just cruising, if i turn the wheel to the right, i feel a vibration and a slight noise, but when i turn the wheel to the left it goes away. this just started happening a couple days ago, but the rear has moaned at low speed turns for a long time.

 

Thats what mine is doing. Turn to the right makes noise at the left rear. sounds like the brakes dragging. Wonder if its the axle bearing?

 

yea sounds exactly like mine.... it doesn't seem to be getting worse, but im curious to know what it is...anyone help?