Front driveline spins but wheels don't.
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Front driveline spins but wheels don't.
I have an 89 Cherokee Laredo, it has an optional posi lock front end. My jeep hasn't ever been able to climb hills and always got stuck in the mud. Recently I dropped my rear drive line due to a failure in the U-joints and I thought no big deal I'll just drive home in 4wd and just use the front wheels as the drivers, NOPE, I engage 4wd and the driveline just spins, it doesn't move. It also makes a little bit of a squeaking noise, what's wrong with my front diff????? Why won't it engage and drive forward using the front wheels?
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I'm new to this jeep, I haven't done any research, I guess it's just for part time? It's a small red button that pulls out and the light on the dash comes on that says part time. But what's causing it to not move?
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likely have a disconnect axle that needs a little service. there's a joint on the passenger side that connects the outer shaft to the axle. probably needs a little attention. not terribly complicated. Vacuum line operated and those get brittle and crack with age.
squeal could be a bearing in the axle.
search Jeep CAD axle.
squeal could be a bearing in the axle.
search Jeep CAD axle.
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But, the OP mentions a ****? Might have a selectable axle disconnect which is bad.
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