Dana 35c pinion bearings: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
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mailto:--------------------

Daron wrote:
>
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:51:33 -0500, "DougW"
> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>
> There isn't really a vibration as much as the squealing noise. It is
> very off and on. Squeal for a second or two and then stop for a few
> seconds. While driving on the interstate this afternoon at about
> 65mph, I dropped it into neutral and let the engine idle at about
> 700~800 rpms. There was no change in the squealing sound as the
> engine speed changes. It definately seems directly related to the
> vehicle speed though. Being 2wd, about the only thing I can think of
> is wheel bearings or brakes, as you mentioned. Thanks for the tip and
> I'll check that out.

 

Interesting site, but the problem is in the front end.



On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:01:41 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

> Dana 35c pinion bearings: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:--------------------
>
>Daron wrote:
>>
>> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:51:33 -0500, "DougW"
>> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>>
>> There isn't really a vibration as much as the squealing noise. It is
>> very off and on. Squeal for a second or two and then stop for a few
>> seconds. While driving on the interstate this afternoon at about
>> 65mph, I dropped it into neutral and let the engine idle at about
>> 700~800 rpms. There was no change in the squealing sound as the
>> engine speed changes. It definately seems directly related to the
>> vehicle speed though. Being 2wd, about the only thing I can think of
>> is wheel bearings or brakes, as you mentioned. Thanks for the tip and
>> I'll check that out.

 

Interesting site, but the problem is in the front end.



On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:01:41 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

> Dana 35c pinion bearings: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:--------------------
>
>Daron wrote:
>>
>> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:51:33 -0500, "DougW"
>> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>>
>> There isn't really a vibration as much as the squealing noise. It is
>> very off and on. Squeal for a second or two and then stop for a few
>> seconds. While driving on the interstate this afternoon at about
>> 65mph, I dropped it into neutral and let the engine idle at about
>> 700~800 rpms. There was no change in the squealing sound as the
>> engine speed changes. It definately seems directly related to the
>> vehicle speed though. Being 2wd, about the only thing I can think of
>> is wheel bearings or brakes, as you mentioned. Thanks for the tip and
>> I'll check that out.

 

Interesting site, but the problem is in the front end.



On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:01:41 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

> Dana 35c pinion bearings: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:--------------------
>
>Daron wrote:
>>
>> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:51:33 -0500, "DougW"
>> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>>
>> There isn't really a vibration as much as the squealing noise. It is
>> very off and on. Squeal for a second or two and then stop for a few
>> seconds. While driving on the interstate this afternoon at about
>> 65mph, I dropped it into neutral and let the engine idle at about
>> 700~800 rpms. There was no change in the squealing sound as the
>> engine speed changes. It definately seems directly related to the
>> vehicle speed though. Being 2wd, about the only thing I can think of
>> is wheel bearings or brakes, as you mentioned. Thanks for the tip and
>> I'll check that out.

 

Interesting site, but the problem is in the front end.



On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:01:41 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
<----------@***.net> wrote:

> Dana 35c pinion bearings: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:--------------------
>
>Daron wrote:
>>
>> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:51:33 -0500, "DougW"
>> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
>>
>> There isn't really a vibration as much as the squealing noise. It is
>> very off and on. Squeal for a second or two and then stop for a few
>> seconds. While driving on the interstate this afternoon at about
>> 65mph, I dropped it into neutral and let the engine idle at about
>> 700~800 rpms. There was no change in the squealing sound as the
>> engine speed changes. It definately seems directly related to the
>> vehicle speed though. Being 2wd, about the only thing I can think of
>> is wheel bearings or brakes, as you mentioned. Thanks for the tip and
>> I'll check that out.

 

May be the feeler alarm on the brake pads indicating too low and
need replacing. you may see how thick the should be at:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...2_feb/bearing/ Maybe jack up
the front tires, kick them to loosen the brake calibers and feel for bad
wheel bearings, while you're there.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Daron wrote:
>
> Interesting site, but the problem is in the front end.
>
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:01:41 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > Dana 35c pinion bearings: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >Daron wrote:
> >>
> >> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:51:33 -0500, "DougW"
> >> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
> >>
> >> There isn't really a vibration as much as the squealing noise. It is
> >> very off and on. Squeal for a second or two and then stop for a few
> >> seconds. While driving on the interstate this afternoon at about
> >> 65mph, I dropped it into neutral and let the engine idle at about
> >> 700~800 rpms. There was no change in the squealing sound as the
> >> engine speed changes. It definately seems directly related to the
> >> vehicle speed though. Being 2wd, about the only thing I can think of
> >> is wheel bearings or brakes, as you mentioned. Thanks for the tip and
> >> I'll check that out.

 

May be the feeler alarm on the brake pads indicating too low and
need replacing. you may see how thick the should be at:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...2_feb/bearing/ Maybe jack up
the front tires, kick them to loosen the brake calibers and feel for bad
wheel bearings, while you're there.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Daron wrote:
>
> Interesting site, but the problem is in the front end.
>
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:01:41 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > Dana 35c pinion bearings: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >Daron wrote:
> >>
> >> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:51:33 -0500, "DougW"
> >> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
> >>
> >> There isn't really a vibration as much as the squealing noise. It is
> >> very off and on. Squeal for a second or two and then stop for a few
> >> seconds. While driving on the interstate this afternoon at about
> >> 65mph, I dropped it into neutral and let the engine idle at about
> >> 700~800 rpms. There was no change in the squealing sound as the
> >> engine speed changes. It definately seems directly related to the
> >> vehicle speed though. Being 2wd, about the only thing I can think of
> >> is wheel bearings or brakes, as you mentioned. Thanks for the tip and
> >> I'll check that out.

 

May be the feeler alarm on the brake pads indicating too low and
need replacing. you may see how thick the should be at:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...2_feb/bearing/ Maybe jack up
the front tires, kick them to loosen the brake calibers and feel for bad
wheel bearings, while you're there.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Daron wrote:
>
> Interesting site, but the problem is in the front end.
>
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:01:41 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > Dana 35c pinion bearings: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >Daron wrote:
> >>
> >> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:51:33 -0500, "DougW"
> >> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
> >>
> >> There isn't really a vibration as much as the squealing noise. It is
> >> very off and on. Squeal for a second or two and then stop for a few
> >> seconds. While driving on the interstate this afternoon at about
> >> 65mph, I dropped it into neutral and let the engine idle at about
> >> 700~800 rpms. There was no change in the squealing sound as the
> >> engine speed changes. It definately seems directly related to the
> >> vehicle speed though. Being 2wd, about the only thing I can think of
> >> is wheel bearings or brakes, as you mentioned. Thanks for the tip and
> >> I'll check that out.

 

May be the feeler alarm on the brake pads indicating too low and
need replacing. you may see how thick the should be at:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/cheroke...2_feb/bearing/ Maybe jack up
the front tires, kick them to loosen the brake calibers and feel for bad
wheel bearings, while you're there.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Daron wrote:
>
> Interesting site, but the problem is in the front end.
>
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:01:41 -0700, L.W.(ßill) ------ III
> <----------@***.net> wrote:
>
> > Dana 35c pinion bearings: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> >mailto:--------------------
> >
> >Daron wrote:
> >>
> >> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:51:33 -0500, "DougW"
> >> <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:
> >>
> >> There isn't really a vibration as much as the squealing noise. It is
> >> very off and on. Squeal for a second or two and then stop for a few
> >> seconds. While driving on the interstate this afternoon at about
> >> 65mph, I dropped it into neutral and let the engine idle at about
> >> 700~800 rpms. There was no change in the squealing sound as the
> >> engine speed changes. It definately seems directly related to the
> >> vehicle speed though. Being 2wd, about the only thing I can think of
> >> is wheel bearings or brakes, as you mentioned. Thanks for the tip and
> >> I'll check that out.

 

Okay, just a follow up. The noise appears to be wind noise at the top
of the windshield near the rear view mirror. I took it to the dealer
the other day to let them listen to it. The technician said it
sounded like wind noise to him. Something starting to resonate or
vibrate at a certain speed. He suggested I move the roof rack bars
back a bit and if that didn't help, he suggested taping things off to
see if I could isolate the problem. Well, I taped the perimeter of
the windshield off and the sound went away. When I removed the tape,
the sound returned. I presume it is related to that rubber seal that
goes around the windshield. I can lift the edges with my finger all
the way around. Perhaps the wind is lifting the seal and making it
vibrate a bit. Not quite sure what to do about it though.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!



On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 03:32:32 GMT, Daron <daron@wh.brcoxmail.com>
wrote:

>I recently purchased a 99 Cherokee classic 2wd with about 80k miles on it.
>Runs great except for a strange squealing noise from the front end. Sounds
>like an electric motor with a bad bearing, that kind of squeal. Does this
>intermittently only at highway speeds (50mph to 70 mph). It will squeal
>for
>a second or two and then stop for a while. I think I notice it from the
>front more towards the right side and it reverberates through the dash
>area.
>The dealer thought it might be a front wheel bearing, so they repacked them
>and I didn't hear the noise for a day. Dunno if that was a coincidence.
>
>Anyone have any suggestions on this problem?
>
>Thanks.
>
>