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Have you heard/been hearing this? Front Drive shaft... Video
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Author:  Mr. eXtreme [ Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Have you heard/been hearing this? Front Drive shaft... Video
From what I've been reading I think the front drive shaft is most likely the problem...
Hearing a clicking/clanking noise in 4-HI going forward and reverse not all of the time though it seems to come and go so have had a heck of a time pin pointing it.
And I really don't want to start throwing parts at it till it goes away. LOL

So it may be a long shot but here's a couple video clips I took on my way to work this morning while it was acting up. What does this sound like to you guys?

Thanks in advance!


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Author:  tommudd [ Tue Feb 19, 2013 5:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Have you heard/been hearing this? Front Drive shaft... V
First look at the rear boot of the front driveshaft, if its missing/worn, start there, easy fix
next get it up where you can check the CVs/Intermediate shaft
Author:  ihatemybike [ Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Have you heard/been hearing this? Front Drive shaft... V
x2

Rear boot on the front drive shaft is a known problem. We've replaced ours twice already, now it's checked every oil change and we have extra boot kits on hand just in case.
Author:  joejeeper420 [ Fri Mar 01, 2013 12:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Have you heard/been hearing this? Front Drive shaft... V
It kinda sounds like mind right now... Kind of like dragging spoons. I had my buddy put it up on a lift... And sure enough... It's my transfer case. Sounds like metal floating around or a broken chain or something... Rather than Troubleshoot this time.. I picked up a used transfer case for a hundred bucks and I'm swapping it out tomorrow... I hope it's not the same problem for you. But if it is car-part.com is your friend!
Author:  Mr. eXtreme [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Have you heard/been hearing this? Front Drive shaft... V
Well I finally got under the Jeep and did find what looks to be a torn boot on the front drive-shaft rear CV joint. Also found I have a leaky front diff seal.

So I found a Rear CV Joint Rebuild Kit from AM-Auto Parts for $127.25 Is this just as good as an OE rebuild kit? Or am I better off going to dealer for it?

It says it includes: And replaces Hollander# 430-00471 / OE# 52105884AA, 52099498AD and 520994 / Dorman# 932-301
1 Joint Assembly
1 Shaft Flange
1 Dust Cover
6 Bolts
1 C Clip
1 Boot
1 Boot Clamp

The other question I have now is that the sound is also happening while in 2wd as well not nearly as loud but with windows down can hear clearly.
Does the front drive-shaft still freewheel while in 2wd that would be causing me to hear this?
Or is it just hanging there for the free ride when in 2wd where I should be looking for other things as well?


Thanks everyone in advance. I hope that the pictures and videos help other guys with this issue as well.

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Author:  skates04 [ Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Have you heard/been hearing this? Front Drive shaft... V
$1257 to rebuild the CV joint on the front drive shaft? You can get a new drive shaft for under 400 bucks. Or you can get this rebuild kit for 55 dollars for the rear CV on the drive shaft.

http://www.driveshaftparts.com/cv-joints-shafts/jeep-front-driveshaft-cv-joint/prod_430.html
Author:  Mr. eXtreme [ Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Have you heard/been hearing this? Front Drive shaft... V
skates04 wrote:
$1257 to rebuild the CV joint on the front drive shaft? You can get a new drive shaft for under 400 bucks. Or you can get this rebuild kit for 55 dollars for the rear CV on the drive shaft.

http://www.driveshaftparts.com/cv-joints-shafts/jeep-front-driveshaft-cv-joint/prod_430.html



My mistake. :banghead: Major typo glad I wasn't trying to sell something. I meant 127 but on the other hand I'm glad I did. Thanks for the Link. :D

That's a great deal. At that price I'm tempted to just order the whole shaft assembly and save myself labor time!


EDIT: Actually after watching the video it looks like my niece could install the rebuild kit! Going to order this up and see if my problems go away!
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