I was in a hole this morning and went to climb out in 4 high and it was pulling and then the front tires stopped and it started clicking really loud. apply the break and everything stopped turning. press gas and the front wheels would bite for a second, but then something would give and just start clicking really loud again. im not a mechanic at all, but im thinking 1 of the 3. hopefully not more or all 3 lol. transmission, tcase or front axle (differential?)

anyone have any ideas?

 

What year Cherokee, auto or stick, etc?

 

is a 94, 4.0, auto, 4dr. ive been told possibly a vacuum leak having to do with a fork up front used to engage and disengage the 4wd

 

You don't have a vacuum disconnect on your axle. You can rule that out.

 

ok cool thanks. first jeep and only had in about 2 months. A buddy with a wrangler had suggested that was my problem. gonna lay beside it while the wifes drives slowly and see if i can determine where the clicking is coming from

 

ring and pinion ,spider gears ,axle ujoint

 

front diff would be my opinion

 

awesome thanks for the input. in your opinions, what is the best way to go about it if it is the diff. Im assuming its got the dana 30 or 35, i cant remember what xj's are supposed to come with.

should i try to rebuild the one thats in the jeep and if so can you tell of any kits and sites to buy from.

or should i scrap it and get a better front axle


thanks again

 

the front is a d30. to me it sounds like the pinion gear or sumwhere along that line since your tires still turn fine until it disengages again....but definitly check that out first before you junk it.

 

Your lucky yours is only a click mines a loud thunk when ever in 4 hi and in a tight spot and under stress