Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

[escofield]

Like it says. Finally got it up on jack stands and traced the squeak to the propshaft/transfer case. Any ideas on what i need to do, or what the cause/solution is.

Thanks

Eric

 

[SEL777]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

E- If that is where it's coming from, mark the orientation of the propshaft front and rear (I have a set of those pesky torx bolt sockets). Remove it and take it for a spin w/o. If the noise is gone, then maybe you need to have it looked at. Out of balance...but it would probably vibrate at HWY speed. Or maybe a squeaky joint? I did not ask if you had a Gilbert or stocker. Is there any wear by the trans to shifter cable on the propshaft?

I'm just throwing out some ideas I thought of on the way home.

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

E- If that is where it's coming from, mark the orientation of the propshaft front and rear (I have a set of those pesky torx bolt sockets). Remove it and take it for a spin w/o. If the noise is gone, then maybe you need to have it looked at. Out of balance...but it would probably vibrate at HWY speed. Or maybe a squeaky joint? I did not ask if you had a Gilbert or stocker. Is there any wear by the trans to shifter cable on the propshaft?

I'm just throwing out some ideas I thought of on the way home.

Cool. Thanx for the ideas, as for as stock or Gilbert , I have no idea. And what kind of wear am i looking for??

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

What size Torx socket? I'll go get one now=]

 

[gaugeprower]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

if the propshaft is squeaking... get a gilbert or D&R right now.... do it before it blows off when youre on your way home from work one day (trust me)

 

[4C FED]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

You need to grease the double cardan joint. Get yourself one of the needle tips for a grease gun and go to town.
In the double cardan there is a ball & socket in the middle that dries out that causes the squeak.

 

[SEL777]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

There are two different sizes, one for the rear and one for the front. I don't remember off the top of my head. If you're not sure which one you have...it's prolly a stocker. I can take a look next time. I have upgraded to a Gilbert when I did the rear suspension. As for a mark..it would be like a scratch on the PShaft near where the shifter cable attaches to the trans..think a lathe and a sharp object digging out the material. Try the greasing and see if it goes away, if not LMK and I'll bring over the torx bit set.

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

You need to grease the double cardan joint. Get yourself one of the needle tips for a grease gun and go to town.
In the double cardan there is a ball & socket in the middle that dries out that causes the squeak.

Awesome, Ill get back under it tomorrow and hopefully that sorts it out!

Can it be greased without being removed?

Thanks

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

There are two different sizes, one for the rear and one for the front. I don't remember off the top of my head. If you're not sure which one you have...it's prolly a stocker. I can take a look next time. I have upgraded to a Gilbert when I did the rear suspension. As for a mark..it would be like a scratch on the PShaft near where the shifter cable attaches to the trans..think a lathe and a sharp object digging out the material. Try the greasing and see if it goes away, if not LMK and I'll bring over the torx bit set.

Ill let you know how it goes, thanks for the help!

 

[Flyin Ryan]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

my first stock propshaft squeaked for three days before breaking while I was slowing to a stock light.. If there was no stop light it would have taken out tons of stuff under the truck. You can greese the hell out of it but from my experiences i'd just remove it and save to upgrade like mentioned above.

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

my first stock propshaft squeaked for three days before breaking while I was slowing to a stock light.. If there was no stop light it would have taken out tons of stuff under the truck. You can greese the hell out of it but from my experiences i'd just remove it and save to upgrade like mentioned above.

I'm gonna yank it out tomorrow.

No harm to the truck driving it without the propshaft right?

 

[Flyin Ryan]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

I'm gonna yank it out tomorrow.

No harm to the truck driving it without the propshaft right?

there's mixed feelings on it... some say it'll destroy your transfer case while others say it won't.

I've personally went six months of daily useage without one in the past but I babied the hell out of it. Plus without the front propshaft the truck is useless.. it's horrible pulling out in traffic etc. It's a burn out machine so take it easy if you do have to drive it in two wheel drive.

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

there's mixed feelings on it... some say it'll destroy your transfer case while others say it won't.

I've personally went six months of daily useage without one in the past but I babied the hell out of it. Plus without the front propshaft the truck is useless.. it's horrible pulling out in traffic etc. It's a burn out machine so take it easy if you do have to drive it in two wheel drive.

I've been looking for another DD, Looks like now is the time.

 

[Davemc1963]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

Check the oil level in the transfer case. If its low or 'empty' its the chain thats squeaking. Dont ask me how I know! I found this out on the drive home after purchasing my Ty. Refilled back to proper level and squeak went away. Not sure what affect it had on the VC though.

 

[4C FED]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

Awesome, Ill get back under it tomorrow and hopefully that sorts it out!

Can it be greased without being removed?

Thanks

I took mine out when I lubed it because I wasn't sure where the squeak was. Once I removed it and moved the double cardan joint around by hand I could tell where the squeak was coming from.
With it removed you can also add grease to the CV end of the shaft as well.

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

I took mine out when I lubed it because I wasn't sure where the squeak was. Once I removed it and moved the double cardan joint around by hand I could tell where the squeak was coming from.
With it removed you can also add grease to the CV end of the shaft as well.

When I replace the shaft, it needs to be back in the exact place that it was removed right?

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

You need to grease the double cardan joint. Get yourself one of the needle tips for a grease gun and go to town.
In the double cardan there is a ball & socket in the middle that dries out that causes the squeak.[/QUOT

Found it! Now i just need to get the grease tip, Fire up the truck and see that is in fact the source of the squeaking.
and I ripped the rubber boot around the cable from the trans. where do i get a new one of those?

One thing after another =]

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

I went and bought a needle tip for the grease gun and i cant get it to feed grease into the joint,

any help?

thanks

Eric

 

[escofield]

Re: Squeak from the propshaft at the Transfer case

So I ended up unscrewing the grease zerk and pumping grease into the hole, screwed it back in and that has seemed to work for now, got the PS back in and no more squeaking....from the propshaft anyway:rotf:

Thanx for all the help

Eric