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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 01:16 PM
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03 F-350 Drive Shaft Noise

I was getting ready to replace the carrier bearing and noticed the rear pinion seal is leaking.

Before attempting the replacement myself, I would like some opinions on the noise in the video below.

Is this normal?

I am confidant I can replace the carrier bearing and pinion seal, but not sure I have the tools for anything else.

 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 09:41 AM
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Has anyone completed some drive shaft work lately and remember if rocking the shaft made a noise?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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There will be some noise present in all trucks. The key is if there's play in the Ujoints. I usually put my fingers in the cross area of the u joint & use my knee to push up on the drive shaft. You shouldn't feel any play.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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Thank you for responding.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 05:42 PM
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That noise sounds totally normal. I wouldn't sweat it
 
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