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sqeaking/brushing noise

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dennisuello

Discussion Starter · Jun 27, 2001

I've had this little sqeak (sorta sounds like worn u-joint) that developed since I installed SYE and rear driveshaft. I just greased the rear u-joint (since i disassembled it while installing and figured it might need want grease), but the noise is still there.
It seems to go away after 15-20 minutes of driving, but after jeep sitting for a day or two, it's again there.
I will have to check the u-joint again (maybe take it apart tpo make sure it's all put together correctly), but what else could be causing it?

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dennisuello

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 27, 2001

thanks, i'll check

by the way my u-joint angle is about 0 degrees, so i think I can eliminated u-joint itself as a case of the noise, am i right?

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dennisuello

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jun 27, 2001

you know, as i think of it, i can remember the noise coming from there only after i installed the u-bolts, instead of straps. I might be wrong, but I'll have to check.
I might just yank the driveshaft out and start all over. See if it's what causing the noise. Then carefully put it back together, making sure it's all right and tight.

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dennisuello

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 29, 2001

I pulled the driveshaft out, started the jeep and put it in gear. i could hear it still, so it eliminated the driveshaft and u-joints.
I pulled out the speedo gear and tried spinning it and there was the squeak!!!
I put tons of grease at the tip of it, where it looked dry and not lubricated by t-case oil. It still kinda sqeaks, but at least I know it's nothing major.
I'll see if it persists.

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