Re: `96 Cougar squeaky tranny?

Puddin' Man wrote:
> From your description of the collision, I wouldn't expect a squeak
> from the tranny.
> 
> What did the impact do to the rear suspension? Something is out of
> alignment? Bent U-joint(s) in driveshaft or rear suspension? Are the 
> 2 rear wheels in proper position relative to one another? Etc, etc.
> 
> Bottom line is likely frame damage: if severe, "Yo Cah-Cah Is
Gone-Gone!".
> 
>   Good Luck,
>   Puddin'
> 
> 
Hiyas Puddin' Man

I'm 99 44/100s percent sure the squeak is from in the tranny. I had the 
car up on stands and rotated the driveshaft with the tranny a couple 
inches from my nose. Sounds like it's coming from the forward part of 
the extension housing. I did a little eyeball check of both rear wheels 
using a straightedge held up against the rear wheels, and sighting along 
the straightedge to the front wheel to see if there was any visible 
difference in both sides (I know that's not an accurate way of doing 
things, but if the car was bent I'm sure it would show). Both rear 
wheels are toed in slightly, such that my straightedge aimed a couple 
inches in at the back of the front tires.