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All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.
The hubs on Cherokees are known as a unit bearing type hub. They're pretty easy to replace. Spend the money and get a Timken. The center hub bolt is 36mm, impact gun will make life easier for this. Then 3 12-point 13mm bolts holding the hub to the knuckle.
A cool trick for stubborn/stuck hubs is to use a small 3/8" ratchet extension between the inner side of the hub and the axle tube, and to turn the Jeep on and turn the wheel. The power steering will pop it right out.
The hubs on Cherokees are known as a unit bearing type hub. They're pretty easy to replace. Spend the money and get a Timken. The center hub bolt is 36mm, impact gun will make life easier for this. Then 3 12-point 13mm bolts holding the hub to the knuckle.
A cool trick for stubborn/stuck hubs is to use a small 3/8" ratchet extension between the inner side of the hub and the axle tube, and to turn the Jeep on and turn the wheel. The power steering will pop it right out.
I used the extension trick on mine and it worked great, and I didn't even have to start the engine, the leverage of the steering gear alone was enough.
07-13-2015, 12:08 PM
2001 new hub.....
