front differential noises when turning
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front differential noises when turning
i have a 97 zj 5.2l and my front differential makes really bad nosies when turning, is that a sign of it going bad?
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does anybody know i where i could try to get my front pinion bearing replace cheaper than a dealership??
jeep offered me 25% off labor, labor an hour is $125
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does anybody know i where i could try to get my front pinion bearing replace cheaper than a dealership??
jeep offered me 25% off labor, labor an hour is $125
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Need more details pertaining to the type of noise/location of noise/ anything that effects of changes the pitch or intensity of the noise.
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It makes a really load clunking noises at low speeds and when you turn. It goes away under acceleration only if the wheel is straight
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I have U-Joints up front and not CV axles.
According to the dealer it could come either way. Dealer had a listing for both U-Joint and CV Axles. They did ask me to provide VIN to confirm.
My mechanic told me to get a U-Joint so I went to the parts department at the Jeep dealer where I work.
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the job isn't to hard.
tools that you need:
torque wrench capable to 175 ft lbs (I think) for the axle nut
36mm socket for the same nut.
12 pt 13mm socket for the bolts holding the unit bearing on.
1.remove tire.
2. remove axle nut. might be handy to have someone step on the brakes while you try to bust the axle nut loose (the hardest part of the job is getting the nut loose)
3. remove brake caliper then rotor
4. remove 3 13mm bolts, pull off the unit bearing
5. pull axle shaft out
tools that you need:
torque wrench capable to 175 ft lbs (I think) for the axle nut
36mm socket for the same nut.
12 pt 13mm socket for the bolts holding the unit bearing on.
1.remove tire.
2. remove axle nut. might be handy to have someone step on the brakes while you try to bust the axle nut loose (the hardest part of the job is getting the nut loose)
3. remove brake caliper then rotor
4. remove 3 13mm bolts, pull off the unit bearing
5. pull axle shaft out
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Just replaced my u-joints and it wasn't hard. Just have a open day and take your time. Use jack stands and never place yourself under the axle.
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