d30 axle swap write up???
11-20-2012, 07:22 PM
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d30 axle swap write up???
Can someone point me in the right direction of a write up? I have a 94 cherokee 4x4 and I broke the ring and pinion and I was told its easier to just do the whole axle if I'm not planning to upgrade any of the internals.
11-20-2012, 07:52 PM
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Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
It's a pretty simple unbolt the old and bolt in the new. Pull the wheels, remove the calipers, lower shock bolts, sway bar links, drop the axle and pull the springs out, take the tie rod ends loose from the knuckles, pull the track bar axle bolt, pull the steering stabilizer bolt from the axle end, unbolt the drive shaft from the axle, pull the breather hose off of the diff, pull the control arm bolts out, then slide the axle out. Install the new axle in reverse order. Don't tighten the control arm bolts until the vehicle weight is on the tires. Done.
11-20-2012, 07:54 PM
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
It's a pretty simple unbolt the old and bolt in the new. Pull the wheels, remove the calipers, lower shock bolts, sway bar links, drop the axle and pull the springs out, take the tie rod ends loose from the knuckles, pull the track bar axle bolt, pull the steering stabilizer bolt from the axle end, unbolt the drive shaft from the axle, pull the breather hose off of the diff, pull the control arm bolts out, then slide the axle out. Install the new axle in reverse order. Don't tighten the control arm bolts until the vehicle weight is on the tires. Done.
11-21-2012, 06:04 PM
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
pull both front axles take them apart at u joints stuff rags in housing stick stub axle back thru hub tighten big nut then remove front drive shaft instant 2wd .
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11-22-2012, 03:03 PM
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I was finally able to take the axle apart and it looks like just the spider gears are broken. I've heard its fairly easier to swap out the carrier/new gears but I've also heard for a shade tree mechanic (without much knowledge of axles like myself) its easier to swap the entire axle...thoughts???
11-23-2012, 01:14 PM
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Ok so in order to do that (assuming I find the right gears) I pull the axles out, unbolt the 4 bolts that hold the carrier bearings in place( keeping in mind which way they go on) and pull the whole carrier out correct?
11-23-2012, 01:57 PM
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No. You still have to set the backlash.
A very good primer on Gear installation:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Gear_Setup/
A very good primer on Gear installation:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Gear_Setup/