Portland82GSL

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When I'm driving at very low speeds or when I take a very slow corner I sometimes hear a squealing coming from the rear end of my GSL. I'm thinking it is either the wheel bearings or maybe an LSD issue. Am I right or is it something else?

mazdaverx713b

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i would first pull the rear wheels and inspect the brakes for any rubbing or loose rust debris.

Portland82GSL

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bump

mazdaverx713b

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have you pulled the rear wheels to inspect the suspension and brakes?

Portland82GSL

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yeah, but I didn't have time to **** with it today. I'm pretty sure it was brake dust, but I'm going to run it after I clean the rotors and such tomorrow.

mazdaverx713b

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keep us posted with the results and any questions you may have.

Portland82GSL

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okay, so I cleaned the brakes and such, but the squealing continues. Might it be the U joints?

littleredrotary

im having the same problem, i think its prolly the ujoints. i have had time to check tho

Kim

U joints not present in the rear of any first gen.
Squealing might be:
LOUD noise = LSD
Scouring(sp) noise = rear wheel bearing, which are very under-engineered on our cars
Squarking(sp) noise = bushings or shocks

**My english is better when sober**

Portland82GSL

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WOW. Saying it was the U joints made me sound like a noob. haha. okay, cool. I thought it might be the wheel bearings. I'll replace them and get back on it. Thanks.

DivinDriver

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First gens do have "U joints" (Universal joints) on each end of the drive shaft.

What they don't have, is "CV joints" (Constant-Velocity joints) on the wheel half-shafts.

Sorry, I'm a pedant.

Kim

DOH, I meant CV joints - thanks DD