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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Detroit, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Looks to be, but I'd have to check. I thought about that, but it's riveted to the bracket that bolts to the frame rail, so I can't just swap it out. That was actually my initial thought until I realized it was riveted.
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,419
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From: Detroit, MI
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Actually, the exhaust hanger at the crossmember looks the same (riveted). What part do I need to replace that mount as well? I want to replace them all at the same time. Do I need to replace the entire plate thats sandwiched between the trans and trans mount?
I'm replacing my front D30 axle with one from a junkyard (car accident). I am replacing the ball joints, UCA bushings, wheel hub/bearing assembly, U-joints , as well as changing the fluid. Is there anything I'm missing? I'd like to just change everything now and not deal with it once it is on the car. Also, is it necessary to replace the inner axle seals? I have looked up how to do it some and it seems too involved for my level of competency with working on cars.
Last edited by BubbaWilcox; Apr 17, 2016 at 09:42 PM.
No, I don't lick fish.



Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,169
Likes: 26
From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Hell, throw a set of these in there if you're trying to be thorough
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetrai...L0waAiQC8P8HAQ
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetrai...L0waAiQC8P8HAQ
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 235
Likes: 1
From: Pennsylvania
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, 60mm TB, 784's
Hell, throw a set of these in there if you're trying to be thorough
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetrai...L0waAiQC8P8HAQ
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetrai...L0waAiQC8P8HAQ
Last edited by JeepTrick68; Apr 17, 2016 at 10:44 AM.
No, I don't lick fish.



Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,169
Likes: 26
From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
I plan on getting a set for mine. 55 bucks is cheap insurance, IMO.
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 235
Likes: 1
From: Pennsylvania
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, 60mm TB, 784's
Added insurance/necessary depending on what you do or don't want getting into your axle tubes. If you wheel it, it will help keep out dirt, dust, and especially water from your tubes... plus, if it were me and I lived in the rust belt, I'd put these on to help keep the nasty salt from rusting the housings from the inside out.
I plan on getting a set for mine. 55 bucks is cheap insurance, IMO.
I plan on getting a set for mine. 55 bucks is cheap insurance, IMO.
No, I don't lick fish.



Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 11,169
Likes: 26
From: Northern Kentucky
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 235
Likes: 1
From: Pennsylvania
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0, 60mm TB, 784's
Just watched a video on youtube about the install of these seals. Looks like the only thing that holds them in place is silicone. Doesn't seem that secure. Is that all it needs?
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 37
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From: St Pete Florida
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4 liter
A sae socket or boxwrench fit on those bolts, I just pulled one today in the filth at u pull it. Something/32nds. I don't know which because I throw all my tools in a bucket and am too tired to sort them now.
Last edited by 89 comanche; Apr 17, 2016 at 05:27 PM.
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Posts: 37
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From: St Pete Florida
Year: 1990
Model: Comanche
Engine: 4 liter
Is this some old alarm system part or something important? Yellow box bigger than a deck of cards, down above the drivers left foot with wires coming out the back. 90 4 liter renix cherokee 4x4 auto.





