Whining sound after replacing starter??

What now for jeeze-o-pete. I replaced the starter and now there's a whining sound on the front end of the truck.

Any ideas?

Is the starter staying engaged?

Maybe binding and sticking so the gear doesnt retract. If so try realigning it. I know it took several tries on mine before I got it lined up properly.

does the sound happen when you try to start?

or while the trun is running?

Are you sure it's not the just the missus?:uhoh: :crying:
Sorry bud.. couldn't resist.

Joel

The whining is at idle only (from the best of what I can tell)

Truck starts just fine, nice and normal, and quiet as always; then the whining noise starts.

Don't know if it IS the starter or just coincidental.

FWIW - the sound changes a tad as you turn the steering wheel - while sitting and idling. Powersteering pump, however, has plenty of fluid and was replaced 3yrs ago.