xjroller

Just like the title says. i replaced my serpentine belt and checked all my pulleys (all were fine). i think it may be one of my front axle u-joints making the noise bcz its definitely coming from the front. would a bad u-joint make the squeaking noise im hearing at low speeds or should i look into something else? TIA

Chrkee313

water pump, loose belt,

xjroller

water pump was replaced about 2 years ago so i cant imagine it going bad so soon and the belt is tight. It only squeaks under 5 mph if that helps at all

Chrkee313

i think we have the same problem..is it like a chirp at take off??

xjroller

no it sounds like a chirp but only after a full rotation of the tire almost. and its only under like 15 mph

Chrkee313

does it sound like its coming from your center council almost

captainofiron

mine squeaks all the time, I think one could be that the hardware for the caliper has worn to the point of it being semi-loose when the brakes arent on

I have noticed I get a slight squeak at low speeds when I am turning, it almost sounds like the rotor is warped

But with all the abuse my xj has taken, im not surprised it makes all sorts of noise

xjroller

no its coming from around the engine. could a u-joint even cause a squeak noise?

XJ4MEPLZ

Does the squeak correspond to engine rpm or speed?

If speed then my guess would be u-joints in the front driveshaft. Pull you front driveshaft off and go for a short drive to see it anything changed. There is also a ball swivel in the double cardon joint that may need replaced/rebuild/lubed.

If the noise is louder or appears when turning I would guess axle u-joints.

If engine rpm related then you may have a bad pulley/bearing/component or your belt is not tight enough.

xjroller

Well the noise doesn't change when i turn and idk if this will help at all but when i went through a small puddle, the squeak went away for a little bit. (like 2 min.) maybe it lubed it up for a second ha. its just really annoying and i really thought replacing the serpentine belt was gonna stop it and the belt is tight. and one last thing, my front axle u-joints are under 2 years old so i doubt they could have gone bad already bcz i haven't wheeled it hard.

superj

my compressor squeeks when i go slow. if you want to find it, spray some wd40 behind the pulleys, on the bearings areas. that is how i find which accessory needs some work if i cannot find it just by listening

xjroller

Well i dont have A/C (i wish i did...) and it doesnt squeak in the cold mornings, it usually starts when my engine temp gets to 210

Mullins_j

Damn. and I've been afraid to come on here and try to explain a chirp type noise that I have also at low mph, sounds like it's coming for the center dashboard somewhere, can't quit place it......

Hope you guys figure it out soon, it goes right through your head when your having a bad day....lol

J

duncan0668

The first day I brought my Sport home I noticed a squeek I did not hear before. I pulled both drive shafts and repaced the U's on the rear and reinstalled it no more squeek. The front driveshaft was the problem so I started a search for a new one. The guy a NAPA sent me to Jacksonville Powertrain and they rebuilt the front with all new U's and the CV joint all Spicer stuff at a grand total of $164. No more squeek or vibration.

duncan0668

Sorry, but does it squeek when sitting still with engine running or when the Jeep is on the move.