1991 jeep cherokee briarwood (repainted) 4.0L, 155000, auto
Just moved to NY and had to get it inspected. The jeep passed in PA 6 months ago after needed exhaust manifold. It passed NY no problem said I'll need front brakes soon. The problem is the jeep has been riding rough past few months. For instince on the high-way doing 65-70 and there is a curve in the road and a seam for a bridge in the curve when I hit the seam the rear end feels like it could slide right out from under me if i was going a little fast or turning the wheel a little harder. Going over bumps going slow its sounds like a hollow banging around the rear axle. My rear pinion seal need replaced. Axle oil is flinging everywhere. I can even hear almost a howling sound from the rear just driving down a smooth road. The sound is fairly loud. Im just looking for some guilding on what i should do seeing how NY state says my jeep is safe. Ah one more thing...is it common to change Front axle u-joints offten? Mine were change a year and half ago and again when I turn the wheel hard in a slow turn I can hear the u-joints and the tires kinda slide a bit. I did put general grabber 2s on about six months ago... I have noticed they are some what of a stiffer tire but still great.
Just moved to NY and had to get it inspected. The jeep passed in PA 6 months ago after needed exhaust manifold. It passed NY no problem said I'll need front brakes soon. The problem is the jeep has been riding rough past few months. For instince on the high-way doing 65-70 and there is a curve in the road and a seam for a bridge in the curve when I hit the seam the rear end feels like it could slide right out from under me if i was going a little fast or turning the wheel a little harder. Going over bumps going slow its sounds like a hollow banging around the rear axle. My rear pinion seal need replaced. Axle oil is flinging everywhere. I can even hear almost a howling sound from the rear just driving down a smooth road. The sound is fairly loud. Im just looking for some guilding on what i should do seeing how NY state says my jeep is safe. Ah one more thing...is it common to change Front axle u-joints offten? Mine were change a year and half ago and again when I turn the wheel hard in a slow turn I can hear the u-joints and the tires kinda slide a bit. I did put general grabber 2s on about six months ago... I have noticed they are some what of a stiffer tire but still great.
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dont rely on anyone but yourself to ensure your vehicle is safe.
you need to fix that seal before your diff explodes. that is my advice.
you need to fix that seal before your diff explodes. that is my advice.
I check the oil level I dont let it get to low. It is fair easy fix tho I should just do it. Could just the seal be what is wrong with the rear?
Also my leaf spring sit rather straight too. Bushings are good tho.
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I'd do the seal and cover gasket at the same time- see whats going on in there.
About a year ago I did change fluid in both diffs. They really wernt bad at all. Hardly any metal peices on the magnets. I do think I haveto take cover off to change the seal or should I anyways ways to check it?
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well I am just thinking the howling and clunking may be some bad news in your pumpkin- I am not sure though. Hopefully that is not the case.
meaning c clips came out of place or broke? remove diff cover to check right?
ok heres something else weird its been doin could be related. More so in 4h but does it a 2h if im on a pretty flat road and i let of the gas fast i can hear something bang together and the same if i hit the gas fast half way or so. when hitting the gas it sounds like something is turning or spinning and is catching up to and banging what ever its connected to and then spinning or turning that.