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I've read the threads on here, and have some questions. I've had a chirping sound that yesterday my mechanic identified as a u-joint with just the tiniest amount of play in it. I was going to replace it, but I wasn't sure if I should use OEM or if it really mattered. Thoughts?
The threads I've read on here all confirm that this is the case. However, when I got under it I shook it and never really saw it move. However, the flange connecting to the transfer case sees to have some play. Then I was reading about changing/upgrading that, but nothing was real specific.
What's the deal here? I just lifted it and spent some $$ on new tires. I don't have money sitting around for a big replacement right now. U-joints are simple enough, but I don't want to replace them if it's really the flange housing. Can anyone point me in the right direction here?
How much play should there be on that flange? I get that there will be some looseness in the transfer case output (and that might be all I'm feeling). I read that spraying WD-40 on the u-joint would make it stop squealing temporarily as a check to see if it's bad - is that accurate?
I'm thinking this is a weekend project, so any info would sure be appreciated.
Happy new year everyone!!
The threads I've read on here all confirm that this is the case. However, when I got under it I shook it and never really saw it move. However, the flange connecting to the transfer case sees to have some play. Then I was reading about changing/upgrading that, but nothing was real specific.
What's the deal here? I just lifted it and spent some $$ on new tires. I don't have money sitting around for a big replacement right now. U-joints are simple enough, but I don't want to replace them if it's really the flange housing. Can anyone point me in the right direction here?
How much play should there be on that flange? I get that there will be some looseness in the transfer case output (and that might be all I'm feeling). I read that spraying WD-40 on the u-joint would make it stop squealing temporarily as a check to see if it's bad - is that accurate?
I'm thinking this is a weekend project, so any info would sure be appreciated.
Happy new year everyone!!