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when i give it gas or let off gas it makes a squealing noise but when i give it constant gas to maintain speed it gets quiet-er. but brakes didn't affect it. however, i thought it was the brakes at first and now the emergency brake dont work

when did noise start? noise

Submitted by mws919 on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 20:00.

when did noise start? noise in front or rear?

noise is in rear

Submitted by DIY GUY on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 20:07.

noise is in rear

today, as far as i know, its

Submitted by DIY GUY on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 20:02.

today, as far as i know, its my wifes jeep.

check the e brake shoes, they

Submitted by mws919 on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 20:12.

check the e brake shoes, they come apart some times. mws919

i looked them over today and

Submitted by DIY GUY on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 20:30.

i looked them over today and they looked fine (all together) i did notice some lubricant coming from the front and rear of the rear diff.

pinion and plug leak but, not

Submitted by mws919 on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 20:45.

pinion and plug leak but, not your noise. pos. a dry rear u joint?

thanks ill try that

Submitted by DIY GUY on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 20:56.

thanks ill try that

let us know.

Submitted by mws919 on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 21:51.

let us know.

after i looked at it further,

Submitted by DIY GUY on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 21:51.

after i looked at it further, i now know the leak of gear lube is coming from the front of the diff. housing and maybe the side. i filled it full of gear lube and tried it, moved about 3 feet and heard a small quiet popping noise once and every time i move about the same distance, more pops. i didnt try to move it very far from fear of causing more damage but im pretty sure i need new bearings and seals. let me know ur opinion.

pull the cover off it and

Submitted by mws919 on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 22:03.

pull the cover off it and check the color of fluid and look for any signs of metal filings. you'll see the ring gear, check the teeth on it for chips or very sharp edges on teeth. i repair about 2 a mo.chrysler says no problem thou. do you have any warrenty left? we're still doing 01's under warrenty so, it might be worth looking into? that's if you even have a rearend problem. let us know. mws919

no warranty so its all out of

Submitted by DIY GUY on Sun, 12/06/2009 - 22:33.

no warranty so its all out of pocket expense, the fluid was dark like used motor oil and had a burnt smell to it like the metals got hot from lack of lube, just hope it dont cost an arm and a leg