Squeaking noise

[packy1951]

I have a 2019 Hustler 54" SD Raptor with about a 125 hours on it.Lately I am hearing a loud intermittent squeaking noise coming from the left rear. Sounds like metal on metal. I did take the tire off and pour some 3 in 1 oil on the axle behind the wheel hub, but I still have the squeak. Any suggestions, like wheel bearing...etc?

 

[slomo]

Yup, some 3n1 oil and gauze pads. It's all ball bearings these days. Look at that muck on the windshield.

 

[ILENGINE]

Rusty brake disc scraping when moving

 

[packy1951]

Yup, some 3n1 oil and gauze pads. It's all ball bearings these days. Look at that muck on the windshield.

Yes I did clean the fins a little while ago.

 

[sgkent]

look for rusty spots where metal can be on metal. look for cracks. look for loose bolts. Become aware of what conditions trigger it and the rhythm.

 

[1slow5point0h]

I’d set the rear on jack stands and slowly spin the rear wheels. You can probably narrow down the area easier that way. If metal is rubbing metal, you’ll see a shiny spot.

 

[packy1951]

look for rusty spots where metal can be on metal. look for cracks. look for loose bolts. Become aware of what conditions trigger it and the rhythm.

I took a look yesterday and didn't notice anything, but will look again.

 

[packy1951]

I’d set the rear on jack stands and slowly spin the rear wheels. You can probably narrow down the area easier that way. If metal is rubbing metal, you’ll see a shiny spot.

That's a great idea. I had it jacked up to lubricate, but didn't think of rotating the wheels to see when is makes the squealing./scraping type sound.. it's not a consistent sound like hitting a certain spot on each axle rotation. It could be a change in terrain causing movement between the axle and wheel, but spinning on jacks may show what is going on.

 

[sgkent]

and then again it could just be a gopher chattering at you to stop disturbing his sleep.