Squeak Redux February 04, 2009, 12:53:28 pm Yahoo Message Number: 99017Hi All,Awhile back I posted about an odd squeak seeming to come from the chassis of my LD when moving between about 15 and 30 mph. It was repetitive, about once or twice per second, and unaffected by turning, braking, emergency brake application, etc. I'd also had the wheels removed recently and the rear brakes done, none of which had an effect. And I don't use wheel covers, having Alocas instead.So, after input from many of you and some Web sleuthing the most likely culprit seemed to be the carrier bearing that supports the center of the two-piece driveshaft on our Ford E-450s. I went to a local drive shaft shop (Drive Line Service in Carson City, NV). The owner/tech slid under the chassis and shook the driveshaft hard near the carrier bearing. He reported it having too much play and that he heard a squeak when he did that.So, two days ago I had him remove the driveshaft and replace the carrier bearing. He replaced all three u-joints at the same time, with greaseable units vs. the sealed u-joints that are standard, and reinstalled the driveshaft.The result? The SQUEAK IS GONE, hopefully for good this time. So kudos to Lon who suggested that as the problem and to one other poster here who mentioned a similar problem on his F-350.The total cost was $218, which seems very reasonable to me. YMMV. And I will now need to grease those u-joints occasionally.So, keep an eye on that driveshaft, especially the carrier bearing, and maybe have it checked during services after about 60K, which is the mileage on my LD.Terry2003 26.5'RB Gardnerville, NV
Re: Squeak Redux Reply #1 – February 04, 2009, 05:17:06 pm Yahoo Message Number: 99028tlburnes wrote: The owner/tech slid under the chassis and shook the driveshaft hard near the carrier bearing. He reported it having too much play and that he heard a squeak when he did that.So, two days ago I had him remove the driveshaft and replace the carrier bearing. He replaced all three u-joints at the same time, with greaseable units vs. the sealed u-joints that are standard, and reinstalled the driveshaft.The result? The SQUEAK IS GONE, hopefully for good this time. The total cost was $218, which seems very reasonable to me. --- $218.00? ? ? ? Maybe it's time for a trip to YOUR drive line shop! I received a quote for $900.00 for the SAME WORK; needless to say, I haven't had the job done yet! :-( But, good to finally know that the carrier bearing (and U-joints) replacement(s) eliminated the squeak.Joan
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