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ok i have an 02 f-150 crew cab 4x4 with 115000 miles, new brakes frt and rear pds and rtrs(,rear shocks, wheel bearings(frt). one of my issues is when in reverse i get a squeeky sound. it doesnt happen when rolling backwards only when i have it in reverse any ideas???? do we have a search function on f.t.e? thanks shawn (ma.)
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Are you saying that it does it sitting still in reverse or only rolling backwards when in reverse? If when rolling backwards while in reverse, I might suspect a u-joint.
Are you saying that it does it sitting still in reverse or only rolling backwards when in reverse? If when rolling backwards while in reverse, I might suspect a u-joint.
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no its when im rolling backwards with the tranny in reverse that i get the noise, i can roll down my driveway in netral backwards and not get the noise. its cpmming from the rear and like i said i replaced the front and rear rotors and pads incl the e-brake shoes.i havnt yet put the truck uo on jackstands and engauged the truck into reverse but that will be next once i get my stiches out
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Alright, which is it?
Critical difference. Either way, I would have your reverse drum in your tranny checked.
Originally Posted by 02crew
it doesnt happen when rolling backwards only when i have it in reverse
Originally Posted by 02crew
its when im rolling backwards with the tranny in reverse that i get the noise,
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i ment it doesnt make noise while the truck rolling backwards like down a hill but if you in reverse while rolling down the same hill backwards it does make noise.is a reverse drum kind of like a left handed screwdriver???
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lol, no. It's a gear inside the transmission. If the reverse drum is going bad, it may make noise when engaged.
And I apologize if I sounded callous -- I didn't mean to. I was trying to get a clearer picture of the symptoms you are noticing.
And I apologize if I sounded callous -- I didn't mean to. I was trying to get a clearer picture of the symptoms you are noticing.
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loony2000 thanks for your replys. im new to the fte forum so il be lurning who the wise guys are soon enough. the sound to me seems more like a rotating noise meaning if i back up slow it squeeks slow and if i go quick its quicker. mabey i screwed up something in the rear brakes but i think the noise would be there always. what do you think a tranny rebuild would cost? i was wondering if the bushings in the leafsprings could be bad? is there a way the check them? p.s. im the king of scarcasum (and the queen of spelling) thanks shawn
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I'll agree with deo 59 sounds like one of the u joints. You can check them by putting your truck in neutral with the engine off and the tires blocked make it would even be safer if some one is there with you. Then you just get under the truck and wiggle your drive line at each of the u joints. you may not hear the noise but if there is any play (wiggle in them at all) they are probably bad.
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ok heres the dumb question but how many u joints do i have (4wd) does anyone have a link on how to replace them? you guys rock by the way!!this seems to be a no b.s. site. wicked cool thanks guys. shawn
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your 4wd u joints are actually non serviable CV boots you should just have 2 u joints on your driveshaft from the tranny to the rear end. I;m new to the site i don't know of any links. What i would do is go to autozone or oreillys and get a haynes or chilton repair manual. they are about $20 and worth every penny. Good luck
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ok here we go again. i had the truck jacked up and the noise was comming from the rear u-joints. now is this a job that the everyday guy can do? or should i bring it to a shop? any ideas of what a shop would charge to replace the u-joints? thanks guys shawn
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Define everyday guy? It is not technically difficult but mine were so seized into the drive shaft I had to heat them and beat them out.
The drive shat removal is easy, four bolts holding the rear u-joint clamp to the pinion yoke. Once those are off slide the shaft forward, drop the rear out of the yoke and slide it out of the transmission.
The U-joint removal is about as easy. pull the retainer clips from each side and then either press the joints out or use a socket and a hammer and push the joint out. As ff1416 said, get a Haynes manual and the procedure is in there.
Good luck.
The drive shat removal is easy, four bolts holding the rear u-joint clamp to the pinion yoke. Once those are off slide the shaft forward, drop the rear out of the yoke and slide it out of the transmission.
The U-joint removal is about as easy. pull the retainer clips from each side and then either press the joints out or use a socket and a hammer and push the joint out. As ff1416 said, get a Haynes manual and the procedure is in there.
Good luck.