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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: M T on May 28, 2010, 12:31:54 AM

Title: squealing clutch??
Post by: M T on May 28, 2010, 12:31:54 AM

So after a few puddles and hill climbs on Tuesday, my Jeep started to make a loud squealing sound while driving on the trails.  It sounded just like a drive belt, but it wasn't.  Instead, the noise instantly stopped as soon as I started to push my clutch pedal in.  Then I would let the pedal out and the squealing would start again?  I believe I have a noisy throw-out bearing at the best of times, but I want to know what this sound is and what I should do?  The squealing only happened twice while we were out on Tuesday and lasted for abot 5 minutes each time.

Title: Re: squealing clutch??
Post by: JENSSEN on May 28, 2010, 08:19:32 AM

Sounds like a diiiirty throw-out bearing.

Title: Re: squealing clutch??
Post by: M T on May 28, 2010, 08:44:52 AM

And how serious is this?  And the remedy??

Title: Re: squealing clutch??
Post by: Evil-Jeep on May 28, 2010, 05:56:11 PM

Did you remove the drive belt and test for noise..... I had a bit of oil on mine, and it would only squeal when wet, but would stop at low RPM and when I was shifting gears. before you get into more costly repairs, take 2mins pull of the belt and see if you can get the same squeal.

Hmmm, Wet and squealing.....

Title: Re: squealing clutch??
Post by: JENSSEN on May 28, 2010, 06:11:06 PM

Pull the inspection cover and give it a quick shot of white lithium, worked on my turbocoupes