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Squeak At Low Speed From Rear Wheel

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Iandavidh, Feb 17, 2020.

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  1. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    How close is the back of the axle flange to the adjuster? Probably an illusion but the picture makes it look very close.
     
    Glenn, Feb 18, 2020
    #41
  2. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Or is that part of the parking brake mechanism?
     
    Glenn, Feb 18, 2020
    #42
  3. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    Just an illusion
     
    Iandavidh, Feb 18, 2020
    #43
  4. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    And no bearing/axle movement up or down whatsoever?
     
    Glenn, Feb 18, 2020
    #44
  5. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    Nope
     
    Iandavidh, Feb 18, 2020
    #45
  6. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    If it isn't anything that everyone has suggested I'm certainly stumped.
     
    Glenn, Feb 18, 2020
    #46
  7. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    Me too. Or I’m just really missing something
     
    Iandavidh, Feb 19, 2020
    #47
  8. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    It's probably something that you're not expecting would be the cause.
     
    Glenn, Feb 19, 2020
    #48
  9. 73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    Yea just send me your axle and I’ll look into it :D:whistle:
     
    73 cj5, Feb 19, 2020
    #49
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  10. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    Pull the axle, repack or replace the bearing and inspect the seal. Could just be a dry bearing. No way of knowing until you pull it to see.
     
    ITLKSEZ, Feb 19, 2020
    #50
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  11. 73 cj5

    73 cj5 Not ready for the junkyard yet

    I agree with the others here on tearing into it; don’t wait for the problem to possibly skyrocket and cost you any more money and downtime than it has to.

    I had a growl coming from the rear of my 81 ‘5 and ignored it. I drove to a football game my senior year and almost didn’t make it home because I was watching my axle/tire walk in and out as I drove home. Ruined the axle and a few other pieces.

    If it’s your DD you can’t go wrong saving up for a backup.
     
    73 cj5, Feb 19, 2020
    #51
  12. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    Good point
     
    Iandavidh, Feb 19, 2020
    #52
  13. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Checked the oil level in your differential?
     
    PeteL, Feb 19, 2020
    #53
  14. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    Yep
     
    Iandavidh, Feb 19, 2020
    #54
  15. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    If it were to be a bad bearing how long would I be able to safely run it?
     
    Iandavidh, Feb 19, 2020
    #55
  16. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    3 minutes? A year? :shrug:
     
    ITLKSEZ, Feb 19, 2020
    #56
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  17. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Your CV driveshaft must have greaseable u-joints I assume?
     
    Glenn, Feb 19, 2020
    #57
  18. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Did you check further into this last night?
     
    Glenn, Feb 19, 2020
    #58
  19. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    Yes but it did not present itself after taking the drum off
     
    Iandavidh, Feb 19, 2020
    #59
  20. Iandavidh

    Iandavidh Member

    Yes. I’ll throw some grease in there later
     
    Iandavidh, Feb 19, 2020
    #60
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