Squeaking in Front-end
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Squeaking in Front-end
Hi,
After I noticed I posted this in the wrong forum, I will try again here.
I have a 2001 f-350 4X4 with manual hubs. The front differential has the proper amount of oil in it, as does the transfer case.
My problem is when I lock the hubs in, I hear a squeaking (squealing) sound from the front axle area while driving. If I stop and unlock the hubs the squeaking will continue until the front drive shaft stops turning. The sound is NOT like a bearing turning in its race (ringy-dingy sound). It is definitely a squeak and it only appears when the hubs are turned in. The squeak comes and goes as I drive along, for example, if I hit a real slippery spot in the road and all tires are spinning in the mud, the squeak goes away for a while.
I think my problem is a bearing at either end of the front driveshaft, but I have no experience with R&R'ing the front drive shaft. Could the differential pinion seals possibly cause this type of squeaking? Any ideas you guys have would sure be appreciated. thanks.
Rob
After I noticed I posted this in the wrong forum, I will try again here.
I have a 2001 f-350 4X4 with manual hubs. The front differential has the proper amount of oil in it, as does the transfer case.
My problem is when I lock the hubs in, I hear a squeaking (squealing) sound from the front axle area while driving. If I stop and unlock the hubs the squeaking will continue until the front drive shaft stops turning. The sound is NOT like a bearing turning in its race (ringy-dingy sound). It is definitely a squeak and it only appears when the hubs are turned in. The squeak comes and goes as I drive along, for example, if I hit a real slippery spot in the road and all tires are spinning in the mud, the squeak goes away for a while.
I think my problem is a bearing at either end of the front driveshaft, but I have no experience with R&R'ing the front drive shaft. Could the differential pinion seals possibly cause this type of squeaking? Any ideas you guys have would sure be appreciated. thanks.
Rob
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if it does it all the time when your hubs are locked (2 or 4wd) then it's hub related, probably a dry or delaminated outer axle/hub seal. Try driving it in 4wd w/ hubs unlocked, that should pinpoint what area it's in. Give your d-line and axle u-joint a good shake, make sure you don 't have some dry bearings in there.
