Truck has 235000 on the clock. PO/PM unknown. Yesterday for the first time I heard a 1 second low pitch squeal at about 30mph that that seemed to come from in front near the left side axle. I recently repacked the right front bearing ( obvious play ) everything looked ok. Havn't gotten to the left. Since the yesterday, each trip has had 1 or 2 squeals and the duration is longer and louder. Doesnt seem to be associated with braking or turning or associated with engine rpm. Always at 20 to 30 mph but I know I shouldnt drive it now till I fix it.
Thanks to you smart Mudders I am getting to be a better mechanic but this over my head. I suspect it's a left side axle spindle or inner axle bearing that momentarily locks up and spins the race. does that sound like a possibility? With it being intermittent for 1 or 2 seconds, how do I diagnose it without a full teardown? Could it actually be in the diff? It sound too far forward to be in the tranny or TC
I would appreciate some advice.
Thanks to you smart Mudders I am getting to be a better mechanic but this over my head. I suspect it's a left side axle spindle or inner axle bearing that momentarily locks up and spins the race. does that sound like a possibility? With it being intermittent for 1 or 2 seconds, how do I diagnose it without a full teardown? Could it actually be in the diff? It sound too far forward to be in the tranny or TC
I would appreciate some advice.