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May 8, 2013 | 07:50 PM

Bluebettyjeep

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From: Wisconsin

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

unidentified noise

Hello,

I have an 01 xj 4 wheel drive. I'm getting a creaking noise coming from either the front drive shaft rear u-joint or the bearing/seal at the front of the transfer case. I found a youtube video that sounds exactly like it but no one responded to his same question. Can anyone help me with an answer?
Thanks,
tim

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uWQ7RrtQ9k

May 9, 2013 | 12:38 AM

Radi

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You've got birds nesting under there? Probably the double cardan joint in the front driveshaft.

May 9, 2013 | 06:19 AM

Bluebettyjeep

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Year: 2001

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Engine: 4.0L

Radi,
Hey, nothing would surprise me. Thanks for the response. I can handle the u-joint replacement but I'm not real confident with the seal on the transfer case. Looks like I'll try the u-joint first this weekend and see what happens.

Thanks