I have a 06 drw with 6 speed and 4x4 with 25k . I was hauling my 3 horse trl. at about 3000 rpm and started hearing a squeling noise coming and fadding out. Dodge said it was the clutch and changed but i still hear the noise. I happens when i hold it at 65 or 70 and keep it there for awhile. It almost sounds like a bearing going out. Please help guys. Seeams like you all know you stuff Thanks

 

Could it be in the rear diff?

I had this and going up to 75/140 gear oil (syn) from 75/90 seems to have fixed it. No noise any more. It only happened with a load going up hill and pretty heavy throttle.

Cya

 

It seems to be comming from the front. And now it does it any time loaded or not. At firt they said it was a winshield leak. LOL They were supposed to be calling STAR but now they wont anwser my call.

 

Maybe from the turbo ?

 

thats what I thought but I can't convence the Dodge house of this.

 

Does anyone know a good diesel tech in Dallas Fort Worth area.

 

Check for leaks from underneath the turbo pedalstal. See if there is soot around it. I had a leak from that gasket that started to squeal...

 

I'll do that thanks 4 the info.

 

it might sound stupid, but could it be your serp belt? also check all the pulleys for excess play or maybe one that is starting to seize up.

 

Two things you might also check.... Alternator bearing...Just replaced mine this weekend and it was squealing, although slight I could hear it, and then what about the belt tensioner and bearing? I have not heard that these are an issue in the CTDs, but I have had this issue on others.

 

I've also got a squealing in mine (all the time though). Can't pinpoint where it's coming from.

Mr Bee, what exactly did you replace on your alternator? I've seen a TSB out for 3rd gens that replace the pulley with a free wheeling (in one direction) one to prevent a chirp at shutdown as well.

Can the belt tensioner pulley bearing be replaced by itself, or do you have to buy the whole darn thing?

 

5.9.... I replaced the entire alternator becuase the charging rate dropped to about 10V.... Not good! BTW... these are not cheap to replace...
A re-manufactured alternator for $190.00. It also started giving one of my batteries issues (Pucking out acid out of the vent) but once alternator was changed all is well .

 

Do you know the tsb number I went to the dealer and they had no clue about the tsb. Mine has been squeaking since 3K and I have 18k on it now. They replaced the belt and alternator so far but it is still there.