1999 GMC Sierra high pitch sqeeking sound/low rumble

1999 GMC SIERRA

135,800 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

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I have a 2 part question.

1. i have a high pitch sqeeking sound coming from under my truck when i am backing up and going forward. i have been told that it might be my universal joints and i need to change them out for both drive shafts. any i deas?

2. i also have a low rumble sound coming from the left front when driving forward, been told that it might be my hub bearings and they might need to be changed

can you help

Aug 12, 2008 at 9:27 AM

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[quote:e70d3109af="OKLAFIRE"]1999 GMC Sierra V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 135800 miles
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I have a 2 part question.

1. i have a high pitch sqeeking sound coming from under my truck when i am backing up and going forward. i have been told that it might be my universal joints and i need to change them out for both drive shafts. any i deas? [color=red:e70d3109af]Answer - Does it get worse when braking? If so most likely need brakes. To check just jack up vehicle and spin wheels. Also crawl under and try to move drive shaft up and down if has play change U-Joints.[/color:e70d3109af]

2. i also have a low rumble sound coming from the left front when driving forward, been told that it might be my hub bearings and they might need to be changed. [color=red:e70d3109af]Answer - To check jack up vehicle and spin wheel listen for noise, also try to move wheel up and down if has excessive play in wheel change wheel bearing hub assembly.[/color:e70d3109af]

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Aug 12, 2008 at 9:48 AM

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