High pitch noise

Asked by KJ157 Mar 10, 2009 at 04:17 PM about the 2001 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr V6 4WD Extended Cab LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My truck has a high pitch whine or rattle while the car is rolling. I'm thinking bearing, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions?

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check the AC belt. On my 2001 tacoma one of the tension pullies froze up and made a high pitch sound at times

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Recently got a 2002 Toyota Tacoma dbl cab v6 4x4; noticed that it has a high pitch noise when its warmed up...I hear it when I come to a stop..Any ideas what I might need to check out?... Thanks..

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Steady bearing (also called hanger bearing, or drive shaft support)? If it's worse when you let off the gas, that's probably it.

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Alright then, assuming it's like all other 2001 Extended Cab V6 Tacoma's and has a 2 piece rear drive shaft.

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calm down, ive seen fullsize pickups with 8 foot beds that had one rear driveshaft. we dont know exactly what kind that person has until he/she looks under the truck. if it does have a center bearing then they could just temparally put it in 4wheel and get the rear shaft rebuilt.

Agree that it MAY be the "Carrier" Bearing on the 2 piece rear driveshaft but, could be MANY things!! On my old 1997 Tacomacw/5 speed trans. The high pitched whine turned out to be the Pilot Bearing in transmission! Wheel Bearing will whine, Water Pump will, Driveshaft will, especially w/Carrier Bearing support. Agree to run it in 4 high and replace Carrier ASAP!!

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