Syptoms of bad axle u-joint?
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Syptoms of bad axle u-joint?
Jeep is a 1990 4.0 Renix model. So it does have a front axle disconnect.
Ok so I finally swapped in my 4wd and was testing it today while in 4high. Well this is the first time I have ever engaged the front axle for 4wd since owning it. Now I notice there is a clicking sound from the front driver side. Is this a symptom for a bad u-joint on the front shaft? BTW it still clicks if I engage the front axle but in 2wd mode. So the axle is not under load from the Tcase but still clicks until I disengage the axle itself. Clicks when turning and clicks while normal driving.
Ok so I finally swapped in my 4wd and was testing it today while in 4high. Well this is the first time I have ever engaged the front axle for 4wd since owning it. Now I notice there is a clicking sound from the front driver side. Is this a symptom for a bad u-joint on the front shaft? BTW it still clicks if I engage the front axle but in 2wd mode. So the axle is not under load from the Tcase but still clicks until I disengage the axle itself. Clicks when turning and clicks while normal driving.
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Ok I just thought Id get a second opinion on it since tearing it down is a ***** and I need to rent a stupid big socket to take the hub off. I'll check the u-joint out tomorrow.
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You can get under there and grab the front axle shaft and see if it has any play. The u-joint will rattle a bit if it is that.
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Ok well I thought it was the u-joint but I highly doubt it now. It seems when Im in 4lo on the trails and turn my wheels and drive I hear a LOUD clunking sound. Like a gear jumping a tooth or something. Im thinking this is my front diff. Its definitely from the front and not the Tcase as I replaced the worn out chain already.
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The u-joint itself is ticking slightly. But its not real loose or anything. I think its on its way out but not real bad yet. The clunking is definately not a u-joint though. Its bad enough to jerk the truck slightly when in 4WD. Going to pull the diff cover tomorrow to check the gears.
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You don't need that giant 36mm socket to do the u-joint. Just undo the 3 12 point bolts on the backside of the hub assembly, and remove the hub with the axle shaft. Make sure to get the right size u-joint, theres 2 available depending on whether you have abs or not.
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