Re: `96 Cougar squeaky tranny?

Brad wrote:
> Hello again everyone!
> 
> My 96 cougar was in a slow speed T-bone accident; hit on the passenger 
> side behind the door and just in front of the rear wheel. The impact 
> pushed the back of my car about a foot to the left. Since the accident I

> have noticed a squeak coming from somewhere in the drive train. I put 
> the car up on jackstands and turned the rear wheels and driveshaft by 
> hand. The driveshaft turns a lot easier in the forward direction than in

> reverse, and I hear a fairly quiet almost continuous squeak coming from 
> the tranny (4R70W) when the driveshaft is turned in either direction. 
> The squeak reminds me of a noisy drive belt, only a good bit quieter. 
> The car has not been road driven since the accident, only moved from the

> side of the driveway into the garage.
> 
> If anyone has any insight if this is normal, or the tranny is FUBAR, or 
> anything else, please let me know.
> 
> Many thanks in advance!!
> 
> Brad

Also, when running and moving in reverse, the tranny makes a horrendous 
loud continuous squeak. No noise heard while moving in drive.