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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by karl4x4
I see. U joint is stronger then uv joint. LOL

Uv joints can be replaced for under $40, cv joints are more costly not as easy to fix or replace unless you have a spare shaft. I'd say if the cv is cheaper to for it It will feel smoother driving in 4wd on dry surfaces when turning.

They are used on many awd vehicles successfully. Just keep an eye on the cv boots. Any open crack in them means imminent failure soon.
I have a CV joint on the passenger side of my front axle, AAMCO used it saying it would be cheaper. Doesn't bug me.
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RyanJP
I dropped the rear driveshaft in my 92 cherokee sport, limped down the mountain and drove around the corner using 4 high and parked it in front of my friends house. Is it safe to drive it back to my shop which is half an hour away on the highway using 4 high?
Yes. There is no limit of time or distance on 4wd using only front wheels with part time 4wd. Not recommended for full time awd transfer case.
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Neither electric lock switch (driver or passenger) will lock the doors. Both work to unlock the doors, but not to lock them.
I can lock the doors with the key or by pushing the slider.
Any suggestions?
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mbomm66
Neither electric lock switch (driver or passenger) will lock the doors. Both work to unlock the doors, but not to lock them.
I can lock the doors with the key or by pushing the slider.
Any suggestions?
Check the wiring in the driver's switch, if that's gone out it would take out the passenger switch too.
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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Is there a metal ring around here that has to come out? Trying to install a new seal
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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The new seal doesn't quite want to seat in there and idk if there was a metal ring around that one too
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Is there a metal ring around here that has to come out? Trying to install a new seal
Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
The new seal doesn't quite want to seat in there and idk if there was a metal ring around that one too
Nope no retaining/lock ring for the seal, just the bearing. What problem you having with the seal? Its gotta be pounded in eh (which is what she said)
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Looks like the "old" seal is still in there, probably why the new one won't fit.
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Nope no retaining/lock ring for the seal, just the bearing. What problem you having with the seal? Its gotta be pounded in eh (which is what she said)
You are not allowed to quote your own joke sir.

Now with that said, "that's what she said" :P
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Originally Posted by salad

Nope no retaining/lock ring for the seal, just the bearing. What problem you having with the seal? Its gotta be pounded in eh (which is what she said)
I hadn't driven the steel ring of the seal out...

It's out now, I also ruined the new one lol

I'll fix that bastard tomorrow. Had to drive the truck back home.
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Looks like the "old" seal is still in there, probably why the new one won't fit.
So it is... been a while since I tore into mine
Old Sep 1, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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So it is... been a while since I tore into mine
Yep. Oh well. I didn't want to geek the case up by scratching were the seal seats really bad. Had no idea what I was doing but now I do!
Old Sep 2, 2013 | 01:36 AM
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This help?
Thanks buddy but I've checked it out already in my FSM. I'm trying to figure out where EXACTLY it goes, whether its on the fuel hat or the rollover safety.
Old Sep 2, 2013 | 04:36 AM
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Default Gear issues
recently bought an '96 xj that just needed tranny work. jeep fires right up but when i push the clutch in and try to put it in gear it just grinds and won't engage.. there used to not be pressure in the clutch so i replaced the throw out bearing, slave cylinder, and clutch master cylinder. the clutch itself looked alright when i pulled the tranny out, but idk what else it could be.. anyone know what the hell my issue is? ha
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Originally Posted by Bkarm
recently bought an '96 xj that just needed tranny work. jeep fires right up but when i push the clutch in and try to put it in gear it just grinds and won't engage.. there used to not be pressure in the clutch so i replaced the throw out bearing, slave cylinder, and clutch master cylinder. the clutch itself looked alright when i pulled the tranny out, but idk what else it could be.. anyone know what the hell my issue is? ha
Did you check the pressure plate?



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