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Old 03-19-2010 | 01:50 AM
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Ok so in recent weeks my truck has developed a squeaking noice anytime its under power. It will squeak even when coasting, although much quieter. It didnt when i went to walmart a little while ago, and does it real bad when i pull my mowers on the trailer. Its a 2000 v6, nv3500 5 speed. I hope it isnt the throw out bearing. I am probably going to change the u-joints, hope that solves the problems. Any ideas?
 
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Old 03-19-2010 | 03:26 AM
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Where is it coming from? I first thought the carrier, but that's in the back.
 
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Old 03-19-2010 | 06:08 AM
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yea i need to know where its coing from...

does it do it at a stop? push the clutch, does it do it with no gears turnin?
 
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Old 03-19-2010 | 07:12 AM
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check rear axle u-joints. also front axle u-joints if 4wd.
 
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Old 03-19-2010 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dhvaughan
check rear axle u-joints. also front axle u-joints if 4wd.
That's what I was thinking.
Bubba, did you ever take the drive shaft off and rotate the u joints in your hand to get a feel for them (smooth vs gritty/greaseless feeling).
 
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Old 03-19-2010 | 02:12 PM
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i have been working everyday and havent been home when the sun is shining. I did go buy ujoints but i havent been able to take out the driver shaft. I dont have a vice to change the ujoints so i havnt bothered. My dad said he was gonne take it to the shop (davis auto) next week and ill take his car to school. MEANWHITE: it does it when im coasting, clutch in or out. it seems to be comming from under the cab area.
 



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