Why does the end of my drive shaft Squeak?

Why does the end of my drive shaft Squeak?

Z15 wrote: Squeaking like you describe could be dry universal joints, probably the pinion end of drive shaft. The needle bearings dry out and rusts causing them to squeak. Check them out. Squeaking is a tell tale sign of bad u-joints.

How to reduce GMC Sierra drive shaft clunk?

Installing a grease fitting onto a 2002 GMC Sierra Drive Shaft Slip Yoke to allow for easy greasing of the slip yoke splines, and help reduce the infamous clunk. Category Autos & Vehicles Show moreShow less Loading… Advertisement AutoplayWhen autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next

Why is my front driver side wheel squealing while driving?

The “tang” or wear indicator is rubbing on the rotor when the wheel is turning, but then goes away when the brakes are applied. Check to see if the indicator is squealing on the brake rotor. Check both the inboard pad and the outboard pad on each caliper. Last edited by LimaDelta6; 04-22-2012 at 09:31 AM . Thanks Lima.

Where does the torque come from in a rear wheel drive car?

Average rating from 17,525 customers who received a Change Oil and Filter. A driveshaft is a cylindrical shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the wheels. They are most commonly found on rear-wheel drive vehicles and connect the rear of the transmission to the driveshaft.

Z15 wrote: Squeaking like you describe could be dry universal joints, probably the pinion end of drive shaft. The needle bearings dry out and rusts causing them to squeak. Check them out. Squeaking is a tell tale sign of bad u-joints.

Installing a grease fitting onto a 2002 GMC Sierra Drive Shaft Slip Yoke to allow for easy greasing of the slip yoke splines, and help reduce the infamous clunk. Category Autos & Vehicles Show moreShow less Loading… Advertisement AutoplayWhen autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Up next

What makes a car squeak at the rear axle?

Re: Squeaking Coming From Rear Axle Feb 18 2016, 3:39pm Z15 wrote: Squeaking like you describe could be dry universal joints, probably the pinion end of drive shaft. The needle bearings dry out and rusts causing them to squeak.

What does a driveshaft do on a rear wheel drive car?

A driveshaft is the cylindrical shaft that transmits torque from the engine to the wheels. They are most commonly found on rear-wheel drive vehicles, and connect the rear of the transmission to the driveshaft. As the output shaft of the transmission rotates it spins the driveshaft,…