Instruction on how to replace rear axle bearings and removing axle on a Jeep Cherokee XJ with a stock Chrysler 8.25 Differential www.autooneled... use code "Majorweakness " for discount on led bulbs
This is a great video - Thanks to you I just replaced both rear axle bearings on my '99 Cherokee XJ. Trickiest bit was getting the new bearings/seals in - that took some hammering! This is a great guide for someone who hasn't done the job before, and really appreciated. Also it really helped that you identified the tools used and the Lucas Oil etc... I couldn't rent the slide-hammer/remover here in the UK, but I was able to buy them and it's still cheaper than a repair shop! - thank you!
Thank you for this DETAILED video and explanation of EVERYTHING YOUR TOUCHING in the video….you helped me get my sitting 91 cherokee drive (somewhat normal) again 🤣🙏🏻 thank you!
Really not complicated. Hardest part is the seized bolts. Be very careful with heating bolts. Of course I cannot recommend using fire near your fuel areas!
Great video but let me ask , I have a 1984 jeep Cherokee pioneer with select-trac. I guess this video does not apply to the select-trac model ? the gearing in the differential housing was more complicated than in this video so I decided not to proceed any further. Thanks Spinner
At a dealership near me is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee with only 44,000 miles and the dealer says its on a lift and they have to replace rear end bearing because they heard howling while driving it. How could bearing go bad at 44,000 miles? Does this sound right? Other than that the Jeep is insanely nice.$11,500 for it.
Could be age if the jeep sat in one spot for a long time or if it was pulled behind an RV where it has a lot of miles on the axle bit not registered on the computer
Hi there, fantastic work, i'll be using your video as a walkthrough, but i have a Dana 35. Just wondering if you've done the inner seals as well and if they are the same as the outer?
Been a while since you've asked, but there isn't an inner seal on the rear. The gear oil runs all the way out to the end of the axle tubes to lubricate the bearing he just replaced. Hence the outer seal.
Regarding bearing prices, in Rockauto, the price range is from 5(Schaeffler/ FAG) -38(Mopar) usd each...still well known brands, any particular to avoid? Or to recommend?
I have experience with National, Moog, brand. I can't vouch for others. You can't go wrong with the oem mopar if u are doing stock. Try Morrisb4x4 for other brands.
@MajorWeakness I've used SKF front hubs on my brother's Comanche, and I just replaced my clutch throwout bearing with and SKF. The quality is definitely noticeable just by looking at the parts right out of the box
I have a hum in my left front suspension. Replaced wheel bearing, U-joint and a partially seized caliper. Invested in a Steelman wireless chassisEar and determined I need an AXLE bearing. Have you replaced a front AXLE bearing on your Cherokee? If so, is the procedure, tools close to being the same? Thx
www.quadratec.com/jeep-replacement-parts/cherokee-xj/xj-dana-30-front.php See diagram from link. It could be #10 or #2 making the noise. You might want to move the listener near #2 to see of louder. Somewhat a different procedure. I haven't changed on mine as of yet.
worried about starting the bearing dry but stick your dirty fingers all in it and set the bearing in your dirty pants. dirt will kill a bearing extremely quickly.
Those collapsible bottles are great but if you don't have them or a pump I'll drill a 20oz coke lid to fit about a foot hose in it that reaches almost to the bottom of the bottle and still have a few inches sticking out the top making a squeeze bottle pump hopefully someone finds that useful
