Tie Rod Ends
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Norman, Oklahoma
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Hi Everyone,
I'm about to change my upper and lower ball joints on the passenger side of my '98 4WD XJ. I was wondering if I can do this without removing the whole axle shaft. I know I gotta remove the wheel,tire and disc brake, but wasn't sure if it was necessary to pull everything else off. I saw that there is a hub assembly, not just bearings and spacers. I have a ball joint removal tool (C-clamp style), and also the install tool (to press it in). Has anyone else changed theres?
I'm about to change my upper and lower ball joints on the passenger side of my '98 4WD XJ. I was wondering if I can do this without removing the whole axle shaft. I know I gotta remove the wheel,tire and disc brake, but wasn't sure if it was necessary to pull everything else off. I saw that there is a hub assembly, not just bearings and spacers. I have a ball joint removal tool (C-clamp style), and also the install tool (to press it in). Has anyone else changed theres?
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Tenn. and Mich.
Year: 2004
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7L V8
Hi Everyone,
I'm about to change my upper and lower ball joints on the passenger side of my '98 4WD XJ. I was wondering if I can do this without removing the whole axle shaft. I know I gotta remove the wheel,tire and disc brake, but wasn't sure if it was necessary to pull everything else off. I saw that there is a hub assembly, not just bearings and spacers. I have a ball joint removal tool (C-clamp style), and also the install tool (to press it in). Has anyone else changed theres?
I'm about to change my upper and lower ball joints on the passenger side of my '98 4WD XJ. I was wondering if I can do this without removing the whole axle shaft. I know I gotta remove the wheel,tire and disc brake, but wasn't sure if it was necessary to pull everything else off. I saw that there is a hub assembly, not just bearings and spacers. I have a ball joint removal tool (C-clamp style), and also the install tool (to press it in). Has anyone else changed theres?
Last edited by ol"blue; May 18, 2009 at 11:24 PM.
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