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Squeaky Front Driveshaft

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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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Default Squeaky Front Driveshaft

Have a Teraflex DS up front. Last 2 runs there is squeaking.
Thought it was front U joint. WOL indicated it was the ball
joint at the rear near the transfer case within the 2 U joints.
Took DS off, and yes, dry and when manually moved can hear and feel friction. So.....question is, should I just grease
the zerk fittings and needle grease the ball joint inside OR
replace the parts?
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Grease and re-try.

If it starts squeaking again quickly, you may need to replace.
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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Also, have you ever greased it?
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by blazer4949
Have a Teraflex DS up front. Last 2 runs there is squeaking.
Thought it was front U joint. WOL indicated it was the ball
joint at the rear near the transfer case within the 2 U joints.
Took DS off, and yes, dry and when manually moved can hear and feel friction. So.....question is, should I just grease
the zerk fittings and needle grease the ball joint inside OR
replace the parts?
I would take it to a shop like JE Reel in Pomona and have them look at it, Or just grease it.
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