Front Drive Shaft Question on a 4X4
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It won't be. If it's not spinning it won't make noise if it's a d-shaft u-joint problem.
If you still think it's U-joint or in the CV style joint at the t-case side just remove the 8 little bolts (4 on the axle yoke, 4 on the t-case front output). If it stops then it's driveshaft related. If it doesn't, look elsewhere.
If you still think it's U-joint or in the CV style joint at the t-case side just remove the 8 little bolts (4 on the axle yoke, 4 on the t-case front output). If it stops then it's driveshaft related. If it doesn't, look elsewhere.
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Usually the front drive shaft doesn't spin in 2wd. It can however. Make sure that your shift fork/collar isin't engaged. Is the differential full of fluid? Guys run them dry or with a low fluid level. Things heat up and now because of expansion, the carrier turns with the side gear, and that spins the drive shaft.
Maybe you have a bad wheel bearing?
Good luck.
Maybe you have a bad wheel bearing?
Good luck.
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I will check the differential fluid level tomorrow. I have an appointment to have the drivetrain checked on Thursday, I will have them check axle u-joints and wheel bearings as well. I will also see if removing the driveshaft makes the noise go away. I will post updates - thanks again!
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I have a squeal coming from my front d shaft. I can get under the truck and spin the shaft and make it squeal. I am almost positive its the u-joints. However the problem is the four bolts at the t-case that I can't get to budge. Are they reverse threaded or is there any trick to getting them off? I pb'd em and heated em and pounded on em and not a budge.
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The easiest way to get the bolts off is to disconnect the ujoint from the diff first. This way it will swing out of the way enough to get a socket and extension on the lower bolt. Rotate the shaft and repeat. Putting it in 4wd after each rotation works as stated, but an impact works even better.