Squealing noise

Tiny
UNDERDAWG01
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  • 1987 NISSAN TRUCK
  • 4 CYL
  • 250,000 MILES
When I press the clutch pedal, I hear a pearcing squeal from under the hood. Just started to happen today 5/28/2018.
Monday, May 28th, 2018 AT 8:18 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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That sounds like a failed throw out bearing. To replace it you will need to remove the transmission to get to it. They are "lubed for life" but how long of a life they do not say. When the lube fails or one of the balls inside the bearing starts to fail you get metal on metal contact and the squeal.
This would be a great time to replace the clutch assembly as well, unless it was very recently replaced. If this is a two wheel drive vehicle it is not real difficult if you can get the vehicle up in the air on stands or a lift. It can be done in a garage/lawn/driveway while laying on your back and lifting the transmission overhead but that is more difficult.
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 AT 2:24 PM
Tiny
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Thank You Steve W.
I appreciate your promt response to my auto woes. I may use you as a resource when it is time to get my hands dirty and fix this thing. Once again, thanks.
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 AT 7:13 PM
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STEVE W.
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We will be here. Thank you for using 2CarPros. When you are ready return and we will try to assist you.
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Thursday, May 31st, 2018 AT 12:46 PM

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