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Old 10-27-2014, 02:00 PM
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So when I'm accelerating there is no whine but as soon as I release the pedal it starts whining with a little vibration at speeds above 50. If I repress the gas it goes away instantly. The sound is definitely coming from the rear of the truck. Hoping someone has some ideas. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old 10-27-2014, 03:07 PM
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Check pinion bearings.
 
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Old 10-27-2014, 07:45 PM
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I'll will check them. How would I replace the bearings? Can't seem to find a video or is a shop needed?
 
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Depends on which one is bad. Or both..... If its just the outer, not too bad of a job. If the inner is bad as well..... time for a shop, or, if you know a guy good with gears.... draft him.
 
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Ok thanks for the input I know the rear ring and pinion were completely replaced in 09 by previous owner. So I'll hope it's just the outer. Thanks.
 
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Ok so the pinion bearings checked out the read driveshaft ujoint closest to the t case was really bad. So I replaced that some fluid came out so I wanted to fill it up but the bolt won't come off any ideas on getting the bolt off. It is starting to strip.
 
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Old 10-28-2014, 05:35 PM
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Is that the fill plug for the t-case that is giving you problems? I think its just a 3/8ths square hole, isn't it?
 
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It's a 10mm Allen key hexagon bit. But now it's a circle.
 
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Yeah should be able to just jam an extension into it. 3/8ths
 
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My 2000 goes to the shop tomorrow for a rear axle rebuild. I'm pretty sure the gears are good but the bearing (s) are noisy and whiney
 



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