Hello Cherokee Forum experts,
I have a 1993 Cherokee XJ with 2.5 4cyl, 5speed transmission.

Recently, I heard some noise when I try to turn at a low speed, so I checked the underbody of my XJ.
The axle shaft joint boot is broken and grease is leaking out as below photo.


I've tried to learn how to replace the axle shafts on Youtube, however there are the instruction for U-joint only.
At this point, I want to make sure if the CV Joints for both 2 axle shafts(both driver side and passenger side) are stock or OEM replaced.

Further, I would buy and replace with below New CV Joints from rockauto.
Do you think is it possible?
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3857799&cc=1180167&pt=2288&jsn=573 &jsn=573&jsn=573


Thank you in advance for your reading.
Hope you have a nice day.

 

I believe some of the years came with CV joints depending on which transfer case. The removal and installation steps are the same as the u-joint style axles. The area looks pretty oily. Are you sure that's just grease and not gear oil? If the diff is low on gear oil, I would suspect the oil seal in the diff is leaking.

 

Actually, I’m not sure. But I tried to touch the oil, and it was sticky so I guess it is grease.

Anyway, the diff oil seal is better to be replaced as well when I replace the axles on both side right?
Thanks for your kind explanation.🤙

 

My 98 has CV axles. I have no idea if it came from the factory like that.

I am assuming the rubber boot is torn and allowing grease to escape. The hardest part about replacing the shaft is getting the axle nut and the bearing unit bolts loose. After that it is simple and easy.

when the shaft is out you will be able to look inside the axle tube and check the condition of the axle seal. If it is damaged, replacing both seals is the best way to go. But it isnt the easiest job.

This would be an excellent time to change the front differential oil if you haven't done that recently.

 

As you mentioned, I am worrying about how to loose rusted bolts and nuts. But I will study how to deal with it because it should be done anyway.
I have to put axle seals into my cart also.
Thanks for your explanations and tips.