Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

AXLE

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-02-2011, 03:33 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
jeepster1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sonora CA.
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
Default AXLE

I have a 91 cherokee sport with a D35 in the rear does anyone know if its open or limited slip?
Old 09-02-2011, 03:57 PM
  #2  
Seasoned Member
 
Zj heep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: muskogee ok
Posts: 460
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
Default

You have to pull the diff cover and look its easy to do.
Old 09-02-2011, 04:45 PM
  #3  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
jeepster1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sonora CA.
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
Default

I don't really know what to look for
Old 09-02-2011, 05:16 PM
  #4  
CF Veteran
 
freegdr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Broward County Fl.
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 22 Posts
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Default

a open carrier will look similar to this,or pull the cover and post a pic some one will tell you
Attached Images  
Old 09-02-2011, 05:24 PM
  #5  
CF Veteran
 
Rock Toy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Cove, OR
Posts: 2,095
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

^x2
Or jack the axle off the ground and give a tire a spin if the other tire spins the opposite direction it is an open differential.
Old 09-02-2011, 05:48 PM
  #6  
CF Veteran
 
4.3L XJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chico, CA
Posts: 6,554
Received 482 Likes on 413 Posts
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system
Default

Originally Posted by Rock Toy
^x2
Or jack the axle off the ground and give a tire a spin if the other tire spins the opposite direction it is an open differential.
X2 on both
Old 09-02-2011, 07:50 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
jeepster1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sonora CA.
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 inline 6
Default

so i jacked it up and spun the tire and the opposite tire spun the other dirrection. But an auto tech teacher just told me that that meant it wass limited slip. heres a link to a couple pics of it ttp://www.allbordercollies.com/images/diff1.jpg
http://www.allbordercollies.com/images/diff2.jpg
Old 09-02-2011, 07:52 PM
  #8  
CF Veteran
 
4.3L XJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Chico, CA
Posts: 6,554
Received 482 Likes on 413 Posts
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system
Default

If it spins the opposite way, it means the spider gears are working. That is what happens if the drive shaft does not move. A limited slip, unless completely worn out or a locker will make the drive shaft move and the other wheel will move the same way.
Old 09-02-2011, 08:05 PM
  #9  
Member
 
marcall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: AZ
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by 4.3L XJ
If it spins the opposite way, it means the spider gears are working. That is what happens if the drive shaft does not move. A limited slip, unless completely worn out or a locker will make the drive shaft move and the other wheel will move the same way.
this and the picture posted above(post #7) is an open diff.
Old 09-03-2011, 09:57 PM
  #10  
Member
 
jeep3200's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Look in the glove box. There should be a sticker in there if the Jeep has a limited slip installed at the factory.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BlvdKreeper
Cherokee Chat
17
09-12-2019 05:01 AM
DynoGuy
Jeep Builds
52
04-26-2016 04:55 AM
1998CherokeeXJ
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
20
11-21-2015 07:49 AM
ROCKRIDGE 4WD
Vendor Showcase
1
10-14-2015 01:34 PM
ATNC325
Axles/Tires/Wheels
0
09-28-2015 10:01 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: AXLE



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:35 AM.