Drivetrain screeching noise
#1
06-19-2012, 02:13 PM
Drivetrain screeching noise
Hey guys,
My truck makes a horrific screeching sound when it's loaded or pulling a small trailer (2000lbs) up hill. I discovered last night while I had it in drive, if I hold the brake and give it a little gas (like if you were trying to do a burnout) it will make the screeching noise as well. It won't break the rear wheels loose either, which makes me think it's down on power or the transmission is slipping.
My first thought is the transmission, but some web and forum searches describe U-joints or the carrier bearing as possibilities. The previous owner told me he replaced a U-joint just before I bought it, so I'm not ruling that out at all. Any ideas?
My truck specs:
1995 351 E40D 4x4 (manual transfer case & hubs), extended cab eddie bauer. 158k.
My truck makes a horrific screeching sound when it's loaded or pulling a small trailer (2000lbs) up hill. I discovered last night while I had it in drive, if I hold the brake and give it a little gas (like if you were trying to do a burnout) it will make the screeching noise as well. It won't break the rear wheels loose either, which makes me think it's down on power or the transmission is slipping.
My first thought is the transmission, but some web and forum searches describe U-joints or the carrier bearing as possibilities. The previous owner told me he replaced a U-joint just before I bought it, so I'm not ruling that out at all. Any ideas?
My truck specs:
1995 351 E40D 4x4 (manual transfer case & hubs), extended cab eddie bauer. 158k.