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Old Sep 20, 2018 | 10:35 PM
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Try placing the front axle on jackstands and have a helper turn the wheel, see if any other part might be causing the noise. I would bet on the terminals (unless it truly is a just a pump whine issue).
 
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With the truck running. Correct?
 
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You can try both, first running, then with the engine off, with the key in the ON position.
 
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