CK30 squeak

harleyboy · Sep 26, 2011

Guys
My CK30 HST sudenly has developed a squeak in the front some where? I thought it was the hydraulic issue that has been talked about but don't think so what do you think?
It comes and goes but is louder in reverse. I jacked up the front right wheel and when turning the wheel by hand the squeak is coming from the drive shaft???
HB

DirtHauler · Oct 1, 2011

Have you checked the oil level in the front axle? Sounds like it may be a bad pinion bearing as the drive shaft is just a spline shaft held to the pinion with a coupler and cer clip. You can remove the bolt holding the drive shaft tube to the front axle and slide it back and then do what you did before to confirm if that is where the "squeak" is coming from or not.

harleyboy · Oct 2, 2011

Thanks DirtHauler
I will try that, I called my dealer 1 hour away and the mechanic said to keep an eye on it and not to worry if it gets worse they will fix it.
It just bugs me.
HB