Front Passenger U Joint Problems!

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May 23, 2009 | 11:39 AM

#31

mike37

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From: Paso Robles Ca

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Yeep13

he was pulling on the rotor when he showed me that it was very soft and could be wiggled in and out. I had a repair sheet done by a certified and trusted mechanic before i began this endeavour, he said the passenger was loose and rusted and didnt mention anything about the ball joints. I havent driven it alot since i got it so hopefully the ball joints are okay. I went and purchased 2 u joints i figure i will take Stumpers advice and do both of them at the same time. Is their any test that i could do to make absolutely sure that the ball joints are okay?? my brother wrecked his car because they came loose around a corner awhile ago.

Thanks for the much needed help,
Dan

if you were getting movement on the disk then its not your ujoints

its the spindle bearings or the ball joints

Jul 15, 2009 | 08:48 PM

#32

Jace

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Joined: May 2009

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From: Norman, Oklahoma

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Thanks guys for posting so much on this subject. I am about to tackle my ball joints on my '98 cherokee sport. Everything I've seen so far says that I'll have to remove the axle shaft to get to the ball joints, is this true. Also, anyone live near Norman, Oklahoma want to help me do the job, there will be beer and cash!!!