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Post by nirres01 on Nov 16, 2004 18:24:29 GMT -3
Everything was fine before the Butterball run. But the on monday when i went to work in the morning it squeeked alittle underneath. Once i got on the highway for alittle bit it went away. Today it got louder and alittle more frequent. A friend said he had somethign like it and it was a pully. I don't know what it is but hopefully it not something major, something i can do myself.
it seems to come from the tranny or the transfer case or somewhere in that general area. Only happens when i'm moving and mostly when i'm around 20 to 30 mph at close to 2k rpm's. Might have something to do with the cold because it's been really cold out lately and i've never heard anythign like this prior to Monday. Also i changed my transfer case fluid this summer and used Dexron III (replaced the Dexron II) Premium Transmission Fluid. It says to use Dexron II in the owner's manual so that's what i used. Read on JeepForum.com to use ATF. This is the same stuff right.... and could this fluid might have some bad side effects while cold. I'm bringing it into a mechanic tomorrow to take a look at it, and was just wondering if any of you out there have any ideas. Thanx.
Josh
Talked to a mechanic yesterday and he said it could be anything "a U-joint, or something, he he he". Gave me a snotty look like i dont' know anything so i won't go back there. Anyway, do U-joints squeek when they are broken. I know my stock u-joints don't have any grease fittings so i can't grease them up.....
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Post by 1BadTJ on Nov 16, 2004 18:33:38 GMT -3
it could be a u joint on the driveshaft. oddly enough one of my u joints is greasable? but my front driveshaft is aftermarket so the ujoint could be also.
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Post by DGranger on Nov 17, 2004 19:45:06 GMT -3
check ujoints. that is what mine does when they go. i do mine about every 4 months now. I dont greese mine or put the fittings in. I like the ujoints to be my weak link. Had spicer ujoints in a they were great. only problem is they were to strong and the cv shaft would break apart.
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Post by nirres01 on Nov 17, 2004 20:13:13 GMT -3
how do you know when they are broken? how do you check?
This morning they didn't make a single squeek on the way to the mechanic so i skipped it.... but then later tonight they sqeeked alittle bit for a couple minutes then went away. If it is the ujoint i'm just gonna wait out til they get really loud... unless that's a bad thing to do.
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Post by axle on Nov 17, 2004 21:49:52 GMT -3
If the noise is definetly coming from the u-joint,and you can't grease it,then you should replace it.you can check it by simply getting under and wiggling it ,seeing if there is any play. Bob  |
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Post by jeepgod on Nov 17, 2004 22:58:31 GMT -3
Sounds to me like a u-joint but it could actually be frozen (rusted) which would cause the noise, ala no play my .02
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Post by jps4jeep on Nov 18, 2004 8:54:11 GMT -3
Is there a cell phone stuck in your radiator?? HEHE ;D
Just Kidding,
Sounds like a u-joint.
They are cheap enough and easy to change that even if that is not what they are, might as well do them anyways!
Unlike doug I have servicable u-joints in all my shafts and axles, they are a little weaker than non-servicable, but I get more life out of then. I grease the hell out of my under carriage after every ride, driving though the water and mud can put contaminants into the u-joint cause pre-mature wear. which ever route you go, do it your self. I will drive out and show you how to change them!
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Post by makizoo on Nov 20, 2004 22:27:00 GMT -3
If the squeaking has a funny clunk to go along with it when ever you hit even minor bumps, check your transmission mount. It's a plastic peice that connects your tranny to the shovel. I've been trying to figure my squeeks since the FL road run. U joints were fine. All suspension and steering was tight and well lubed, but squeak, squeak every time I shifted from stop through 3 rd.
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Post by nirres01 on Nov 24, 2004 12:38:51 GMT -3
I finally get a day off and i'm trying to figure it out. Did some reading online to see if i can do it out myself but just not working out as planned. If anyone wants to help, either today (if it's not raining later) or whenever, i'd really appreciate it. I'd bring it to a shop but i'm just so strapped for cash i gotta do it myself. If anyone wants to, just give me a call 978-281-1654. Thanx
Josh
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Post by nirres01 on Nov 29, 2004 18:02:53 GMT -3
Finally got it fixed. Took me all day yesterday but finally got it. Seems to have fixed the problem, no more squeek. Those factory u joints are a pain to get out. After an hour of banging away, i got a friend to help me out. We ended up pushing the caps out as far as they could go but we still couldn't get them out. So he just ended up cutting the joints out. It took a good half hour to get the two out of the rear driveshaft. All in all, it was a good learning experience.... so when's the next trip?
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Post by nirres01 on Dec 28, 2004 23:39:13 GMT -3
Well the time before, i thought it was fixed but it wasn't. I narrowed it down to the two ujoints in the front driveshaft. Removed it today and took the ujoints out but they seemed to be fine (replaced them anyway with some greasables). But the ball joint (located between the ujoints) in the rear of the driveshaft was dry. I'm 99% positive that THAT was it. All i did was grease the be-jesus out of it. We'll see if it lasts, but for now consider it fixed... again. Thanx for everyone's help.
Josh
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Post by xdgedgex on Dec 29, 2004 20:57:11 GMT -3
i'm having the same problem. the squeking is horrible, loudest when on the gas and tight turns. does this mean it is the axle shaft u-joint? think i am going to change all the joints and see if that helps.
where is a good local place to get them?
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Post by nirres01 on Jan 1, 2005 21:38:04 GMT -3
I just went to autozone and picked up the ujoints. My sqeak was consistent once i got up to about 25mph. didn't matter if i was on the gas or turning.
Josh
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Post by 1BadTJ on Jan 2, 2005 19:45:50 GMT -3
I ordered my ujoint online for about $24 shipped.
try the Drivetrainsuperstore.com (i think)
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