Problem with drive shaft or axle?

Discussion in 'Maintenance Shop' started by rangerred04, Oct 12, 2009.

  1. rangerred04

    rangerred04 New Member

    I have an 04 ranger automatic...at starting speed in foward of reverse I have a loud squeeking noise..I thought it was my brakes but they checked out fine..I gets louder almost like a clicking sound when I accelerate from start or slow..Sounds like its comming from the drive shaft? all looks tight under neath.. I heard another ranger doing the same thing the other day..Is this a commen problem? Thanks, RR
     
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  3. RickyO

    RickyO New Member

    Driveshaft sqeak

    If it is a steady squeal, then I don't think it would be the driveshaft.

    A dry u-joint often makes a squeak on each revolution of the driveshaft. As speed picks up, the squeaks get closer together and eventually blend into a steady howl.
     
  4. OP
    rangerred04

    rangerred04 New Member

    thanks,,,but the squeel acually stops when speed picks up.its squeels faster then stops ..fast at low almost stopped speeds,,faster than the tire rotation thats why I was thinking driveshaft or u joint
     

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