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I've never added fluid, lubed or checked anything.
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Check clamshell hinges

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If it's only making the noise right when you start lowering the top and everything else works normally, I'd start by lubricating the pivot points and checking the clamshell hinges.
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I have a document that details lubricating the cab top parts.
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If it's only making the noise right when you start lowering the top and everything else works normally, I'd start by lubricating the pivot points and checking the clamshell hinges.
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I've never added fluid, lubed or checked anything.
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If it's only making the noise right when you start lowering the top and everything else works normally, I'd start by lubricating the pivot points and checking the clamshell hinges.
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I have a document that details lubricating the cab top parts.
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If it's only making the noise right when you start lowering the top and everything else works normally, I'd start by lubricating the pivot points and checking the clamshell hinges.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

'04 996TT Cab, will momentarily squeak or emit a little squeal when I first try to lower it. It has done it for 2-3 years. I've never added fluid, lubed or checked anything. It does not do it when raising only when first trying to lower. Sounds like it's coming from the rear, could be the clam shell, IDK, keep forgetting to check what it might be. Top always function well.

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@nick49 I have a document that details lubricating the cab top parts. Send me your email address in a private message and I'll send it to you. I don't think I can attach it here.

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If it's only making the noise right when you start lowering the top and everything else works normally, I'd start by lubricating the pivot points and checking the clamshell hinges. A dry hinge or pivot is a lot more likely than the hydraulic system if it's been doing the same thing for a couple of years without getting worse. I'd also take a look at the hydraulic fluid level while you're in there, but my guess is it's something mechanical that's just dry.

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