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Old 09-04-2013, 07:11 PM
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Default Need help! Clicking noise in 4wd

So I put my xj in 4wd other day and as I drove there was a clicking noise coming from under or front of jeep. It's not the engine and only does this when in 4hi and 4low. Any ideas what this might be? Or where I should start looking?
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Failing u-joint making noise when you put power to it?
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Yes but only when in 4 wheel drive so most likely front u joint?
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Yes but only when in 4 wheel drive so most likely front u joint?
That'd be my guess, probably one of the front driveshaft u-joints. If the noise changes when you turn right or left, could be the axle shaft u-joints.
Give each of them a twist and see if you feel any slop, check the bearing caps for rust dust, etc.
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Alright cool thank you I will be check it out tomorow
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Sound is coming from inside transfer case. I was told the chain is probably stretched. Hopefully that is all that's wrong with it
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