A Broken Or Missing Snap Ring On The Rear Bearing Housing Assembly (Manual Transmission Only)
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A broken or missing snap ring on the rear bearing housing may allow the driveshaft assembly to move forward in the driveline tube. In those situations, the shoulder of the input shaft will contact the outer race of the clutch pilot bearing and create a "squealing or squeaking" type noise with the clutch pedal depressed.