Well, for a couple of years now I have dealt with a clutch that squealed when I engaged 1st and 2nd gear. I had replaced the T/O and pilot bearings since the plate and disc only had about 12K on it. The squealing went away for a while, but eventually returned. So, I resigned myself to the fact that I just might have to deal with the noise and move on with my life.

After flipping through some of the pdf files of the FSM, I decided I should check my steering wheel freeplay. For as long as I can remember, I always seemed to get some vibration in the steering (even though all of my components were fine). Sure enough, the freeplay was out of spec. I tightened it up (about 3/8 turn clockwise on the adjusting screw).

Now, much to my surprise, the clutch (or, at least, what I thought was the clutch) doesn't squeal anymore! I can't remember a time when my truck drove more smoothly and quietly! The squealing would only happen when I was disengaging the clutch (letting up off the pedal). This makes no sense to me at all. Maybe what I was hearing was not even the clutch at all - although I could swear it was. Someone please tell me I'm not headed for a straight jacket at the funny farm! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Has anyone else had any experiences close to this?