Jeep grand Cherokee front differential replacement
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- How to remove the front differential on your jeep grand Cherokee
I highly recommend you watch the video from start to finish so you can see all the tips on how to get the Front differential out This video is going to show you how to remove the Front differential axle Assembly on 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Jeep grand Cherokee it’s probably also going to be about the same A Jeep Comander but I am uncertain of that. I hope the video helps you out ! And Thank you for viewing!
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Loved your tips and tricks, I was very impressed with your knowledge. Only critical thing was you let the caliper hang from the brake hose. Never let the caliper stress the brake hose, it could cause catastrophic failure to the brake hose, resulting in loss of braking ability. Very scary.
I wonder if I did that intentionally…….. Little known facts about the comment section of videos the more comments they get the more the algorithm pushes the video…….. even if their -ones……. Ijs
@@sharpcarcoso you let someones brake hose be damaged for the sake of UA-cam engagement? Thats pretty terrible, bro.
@@saturnmedia1 well I believe that was my jeep but yeah…. I would ….. but I don’t run a retail repair facility so I suppose I can do what I want .
This was Back before I even knew what trolling was….
Great video. I cant believe you got it out without removing the passenger axle. I picked up a 2010 jeep grand Cherokee. Was making a noise during acceleration. Changed transfer case chain( it wasnt the issue. Then changed drivers side cv joint axle. Still making a terrible clanking during acceleration. Last hope is differential ( front drive shaft seems fine also dront hub bearings seem fine).
Great video, 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Keep up the "to the point, concise" videos. Thanks Clay.
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Great video!! Nice to see what im getting into on new jobs.
Great video if I decide to keep it. Right now trying to get out the L CV axel, seems like nothing is working. Trying Prayer, a hammer, and crowbar today.
Nice work
Great vid thanks
Wow your axle came out easy mine took 2 guys and two big bars and a air hammer
Have u ever changed the bushings that gets worn out causing the this clunk noise when parking from P to R?
nice video very explained detailed thank you
You’re very welcome Arthur I greatly appreciate the comment and welcome to the Channell we’re very happy to have you
i replaced fluid and anti slip from dealer and still does it guess im changeing front differental all new thank you.
wish you were closer you could do it for me lol
The Clay Way: Leave calipers dangling by the hose
There’s a lot you’re thinking about when you’re making videos sometimes you make mistakes……. Just a mistake not a big deal. The good thing about my mistakes is I can fix them.
How much is good price for the front diff bushings labor replaced? I have my own new bushings
Question for you, mine appears to be leaking, what could be the cause of this and is it easy to fix, meaning could a slightly mechanically inclined individual do it themselves??
Hey can you help me find a rebuilt front differential for an 01 grand Cherokee limited 4.7 with Quantana Drive pleaseee 🙏
Clay what it cost to to a front differential on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6?
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2005 is the first year of the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK ;) Grand Cherokees have been around since 1993 :)
Wow no kidding..... thanks for informing me, and yeah that was my point that’s why I said it was the first year, I don’t get why people would think that I would not know that......
Hi I’m actually having the same issue on the front diff bushing there’s a lot of play. But I had quick question? Do I have to fully remove my axels to take out the front diff?
Yes Joshua you will have to remove at least one axle to remove the front differential. But both will have to be disconnected from the axle assembly itself
@@sharpcarco all I have to do is get the front diff plate off so I can replace the actuator there's got to be an easier way to do that then the service manual Sig Sauer procedure there has to be.
Great video! Can you tell me what the book says on how long it takes to replace the front diff?
Nice video. Thanks. I just started getting a loud whine/hum in my front end (08 wk crd) it vibrates some trim inside too. I'm gonna grab a bunch of bushings and replace. If I got the diff out, and parts I should replace there? (230,000 km's - rust belt Ontario lol)
Well thank you for the compliments!!! Beautiful countryside y’all have up there!!
I think you should only replace the bushings. No sense in fixing something that’s not broken.
@@sharpcarco ya, some nice areas up here. Btw, hub bearing was my problem. Lol. Did it yesterday. Damn it got loud real fast though.
great video. Liked and subbed. I'm getting ready to replace the front diff on my 2010 GC. I'm sourcing a used unitt w/89k miles. I'm thinking of replacing the bushing before I install. What's your suggestion for the best bushings to use? TIA
Well I would not replace the bushing if it is not bad vents there’s really no sense in it obviously if there’s any defects in it definitely replace it and I greatly appreciate the kind words welcome to the channel we’re very happy to have folks like you on board
So I have a 2008 jeep grand cherokee 150k miles .so when i press the gas pedal going around 35 to 50 mph or a lil above 3k rpm( only when driving) i started hearing a noise like grinding/ humming. People suggested front differential. Others wheel bearing other people saying drive shaft etc.
Car drives fine except for the annoying noise. However i hear it more at the front than back.I also notice the jeep is slow on response when floor it. Im guessing 3.7 on jeeps are always like that.
Thanks in advance for you response
Any tips on getting the driver side axle out of the diff?? i have tried literally EVERYTHING.. I've worked on cars for 5 years and have never had something such a nightmare its been 2 days of me beating on that thing!
I can tell you this I’ve had that same exact problem and it’s a serious serious issue because the intermediate shaft wants to come out at the same time and if I remember correctly it’s not supposed the only thing I can suggest is heat I’m sure you already knew that. But then that could possibly create other situations as well this is an extremely common problem you’re referring to and I’ve never found a good solution
When I get them out there up on the lift and sometimes I even remove the knuckle so when I hit it with the prybar and the hammer and eventually pops out
I purchased one from a lady she said there is a grinding...so I replaced wheel hubs both side and still hear so I'm guessing it the diff
My 2005 jeep will only move in 4-low. When I put it in gear out of 4-low a grinding noise comes from the front right of the vehicle. What would be your diagnosis on that
Well over a text message I would be very scared to diagnose it….. But it could also be your front propeller shaft they have quite a bit of problems with them so I would look into that before you just assume that it’s the front differential sorry wish I could be of more help in that situation
I'm in the middle of a nightmare with my 2007. My Shop has changed out two rear diff's due to howl/drone at 60-65ish. Two days ago I was told by a Master Tech I was chasing the wrong end. He said this is the front diff! He said, Remember, this truck is front-wheel drive first. There's no power being delivered to the rear necessarily so the drone must be coming from the front. Would you say that the bushings are causing the drone sound on acceleration or grade? Or is this more of a pinion-bearing problem do you think? Thanks.
Do you have a picture or video of how far in the drivers side CV shaft needs to be? I replaced mine and don’t think it’s in all the way. Getting noise when driving but it won’t go in any further.
Hey Dave I do mention it in a video but I don’t remember which one but you should not be able to touch the axle with the tip of your finger when it is installed properly unless you have tiny tiny girl fingers….. do you have tiny tiny girl hands David? 😂😂😂
i have 2002 grand cherokee limited all wheel drive replaced cv shafts wheel bearings have binding grinding when turn noise coming from center front differential i believe any suggestions?
Well more than likely your differential is not slipping the way it supposed to be.
So I recommend draining the fluid out of it and putting a modifier inside it. In addition to replacing the gear lube.
Does the diff have enough room to drop out without removing the axel? How do you ‘pop’ in the axels when you replace the diff if they are not removed to drop out the diff?
Have a 2005 grand Cherokee driver side axle stuck won’t come out
Hey Jason yeah that’s a real super pain in the ass when that happens.
I’m assuming you think you tried everything just in case you didn’t hear some refreshers.
You understand the axle has a clip on the end of it that’s a spring loaded clip and sometimes without the axle being straight that clip will not collapse like it’s supposed to?
Now I am assuming that you have the axle is able to freely come out. The tip is out of the hub assembly
The upper portion of the hub assembly is disconnected and the tie rod is disconnected leaving only the ball joint connected to the hub assembly so you can have a very very good amount of movement through the hub meaning the axle almost pop out straight?. Most people don’t do this but if you’re at this point you need to be able to try to get every available advantage possible.
Now I am also assuming that you have taken a prybar and put it between the axle and the differential and sharply tried popping it out with a person holding the other end so it stays up square and straight. They can pull but mostly they’re there to help it come out if it pops out past the clip.
If that doesn’t work there are only about six screws that hold the front differential open to the position that holds it you can take them six screws out or you can remove the front cover and take a prybar and put it between the carrier assembly and pop it out.
I will tell you from personal experience that there has been times that was stripped open the front carrier assembly and would not come out and I ended up replacing the front carrier simply because I could not get the axle out.
The other thing that you can do if you do not have to replace the axle is very gently cut The clip that holds the axle boot to the axle near the differential the larger clip then you can pull the Axle out and leave just a cup sitting inside their.
Generally the cops are not worn out and I’m not sure why you’re taking the axle out most people don’t wanna do it that way I certainly don’t want to do it that way but sometimes you can never get them things out. Often times they’ve gotten stripped and fused into the front differential.
It’s a Jeep thing well Chrysler thing because it also happens on Dodge Rams , and Dakota‘s also Durango‘s… as well. Since they’re all the same from them years
@@sharpcarco I tried everything but holding axle shaft straight
Check your transfer case to front diff drive shaft CVs before you assume that the diff is bad .
What part(s) do I need to purchase if I need a new front differential for an 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Honestly that’s one of them things that you should only need the differential itself and you can get one used at the junkyard they are generally fine you just have to make sure you have the proper gear ratio.
As far as other parts go you need to take it apart and see what your break if it’s not broken already and you’re able to take it apart without breaking more stuff than you won’t need anything other than gear lube
Can you help me find a rebuilt front diff for an 04 grand cherokee 4.0 with a 3.55 ratio
Yep give me a ZIP Code
11738
Anthony, I’m sorry I forgot about you the other day but it be easier if you messaged me on clays ac and Auto Repair over Facebook messenger and send me a DM messages in here. Once I answer them don’t show up as replies because I get so many messages.. anyways, it’s asking me if you have a yoke style, front driveshaft or a CV
My buddy said this is a big job. He meant for a woman. Ive learned to replace my breaks, my roders, oh and how to bleed breaks. Im hoping i dont have any problems.
The biggest problem you’re gonna run into with that job is getting the driver side axle out if you can get that out I am absolutely certain that you can do the rest of it it’s not that hard of a job, if anyone else can do it I’m sure you can do it too!!!!
Do you have to have a counter weight on your axle carrier for the front. I bought a replacement that I had to change the drive shaft mount and the one I bought didn't have the counter weight. Will it be ok to use with out the counter weight? My jeep is a grand Cherokee 4x4 limited trail rated edition 3.73 gear 4.7 V8. Thank you
Thanks a ton for the video. It's the best one I've seen. I'm subscribed now! Also, I'm having a hay of a time getting that stinking clevis bolt out. Any tips? I tried the jacking it up and still not luck. I'm wondering if I'm going to have to cut it off and replace the lower control arm!!
I really really wish I could remember because I’m certain that if you just spend a little bit of time heating it up it would come out but I can’t honestly remember off the top of my head. When we run into problems like that and we spend an hour working on something we do the same thing we just cut it out and replace it sorry to say you will spend more time trying to do something and get a bolt out then it will take you just to cut the thing out of there and repair it. Wish I could be of more help God bless have a great day
Awesome video but my question is with that differential would you hear a ticking noise followed by a pop that is heard and felt
More than likely you have a bad U joint or CV axle I don’t see exactly what video you’re referencing so I can’t be for sure which it is but it is one of them it is possible that you have a bad front differential but I would check the U joints first unless it’s a CV axle then I would check that as well
I’ve done the drivers side cv joint and wheel hub on my commander. I love my Jeep but the ticking sound is all the time the popping sound happens when you start moving and going to the left and same going straight up a hill like it’s got too much pressure and it pops several times. My Jeep is an 06 Jeep commander full time 4x4
The video is of a beautiful Jeep and you were heading to the front differential
My front differential is shot on my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It’s so loud driving 55 mph. Is there a way to disengage the front differential? Wouldn’t it be just rear wheel drive and not be a loud? Can’t really afford to put much more money into this vehicle.
Good afternoon sorry about not getting back to you sooner if I remember correctly you could remove the front driveshaft from the transfer case to the front differential but on some jeep models the vehicle won’t move after you do that. So you’re gonna have to pull out your front driveshaft and see if it will move after you do that theoretically it should.
Just as an FYI you may have a bad wheel bearing and that would be a pretty cheap fix obviously I’m not there so I can’t say for certain but I certainly would check into that. You can can jack the vehicle up move the tire up and down left and right and if there’s movement it needs a new wheel bearing and removing the driveshaft will not dissipate the noise. I hope that’s helpful for you let me know if I can be of any more help
would that cause a binding in turns? i got one where it feels like its got locked front diff on turns. but they arnt locked
It is possible that it could be just a bad U joint,
But generally when that happens that means the slip is not working on the differential so what you wanna do is you want to drain the fluid out.
And put a modifier in there with your gear lube and hopefully in a couple of days it stops locking up like that. It’s very common for Fords to do that. I think you’re commenting on a jeep video but it would be interesting to know if that actually helped it because it does work in Ford’s
By the way it could potentially be your transfer case or your driveshaft from your transfer case to your front differential
@@sharpcarco i suspected transfer case as a possibility too. but i cam feel it at the very front of the car. so im looking at the front diff.
Is that a NVG140? What kind of diff?
Any idea how much cost the labour on replacement on front diff? Thanks
It shouldn’t be too bad they’re not very hard front differential is to replace depending on what year you have
I would say like a 2 hundred dollars maybe
Its 2005 jeep liberty...thanks a lot to answer
Excuse my ignorance but, a 2006 Grand cherokee 4x2 have front diffferential too? or only the 4x4
There’s nothing wrong with asking questions like that no your 4 x 2 does not have a front differential
@@sharpcarco ok thank you so much!
What other differential fit
Grand Cherokee
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How much is a fair deal would you say to replace the front differential not including cost of differential. Just mechanics work? 🍻✌🏼
250.00 maybe 350 it’s not that hard ..
@@sharpcarco Thanks brother!
Hey I have the same Jeep on the hose that attaches to the differential I have fluid coming out from the top? Did you know why?
Is a breathing hose ?
But why fluid goes up and come out
I have previously change the fluid on the differential so is new fluid there.
Note fluid only come out when I drive of course
There should not be fluid coming out of that hose the only reason that there would be fluid coming out of that hose is because the fluid is heating up and pushing out.
The Clay Way I have read on Jeep forum that some people have same issue and they just change it and voalaaa no more fluid coming out. You may be rigth it gets hot and raises out. I just going to change it
Thank you !! I let you know what happen
That’s exactly what I would do first George before going to the extreme let us know how it turns out though.
The Clay Way I change the fluid on the differential went for a ride and all good !!!
Hi, i' ve done most of the repairs on my 05 gc myself. But lately time has been a issue. My question is how many labor hours would I expect a local shop here in Detroit to charge me for this repair. Not $ just labor time. Thank you very much. Very informative videos keep it up.
I totally understand I’ve actually had people bring cars from Detroit for things that were much more expensive than what you’re going to deal with I would think three hours would be appropriate for this job. But I will look it up if you would absolutely like to know
ok, thank you much. i had contacted a repair shop that is near my home and the guy said he couldn't find anything to tell him the labor time. he told me that he could find evrything but the bushings. I now know I need to get this done, it's gotten to the point where i'm going through the cv's on the front drive shaft. about to put in the 2nd one in 3 months.
Is this the same as the 2007 GC srt8??
Well I can’t say for certain but I can’t say that most automobile manufacturers want to make as many parts of one type as possible so it’s an extremely good possibility that it is if you look at it and it looks the same then I’m certain that it is the same they generally don’t build out the driveline differently for specific models unless they absolutely have to and you’ll find that with higher end of vehicles and I know you probably love your SRT eight but more than likely underneath it is Pretty much the same as the hemi Jeep grand Cherokee I’m not saying there is not any difference but the differences are very minor mostly cosmetic and somewhat of a different Exhaust system if I remember correctly
i got an issue like that but mine is when i start running from 0 mph, and between 6 and 10 mph, in the front wheel i feel and hear some clunking noise like cla cla cla cla... quick and repeatedly. But it only happens at low speed(example in traffic). Somebody told me maybe those are front diff bushing are wasted. what do you think?
I’m not sure what’s happening but it sure does sound like you have a bad axle the way you describe your situation it certainly sounds like that to me but it is very possible that you have a bad front differential.
I don’t know if it’s possible I can’t remember. But the question would be if you remove the front axle from the side where you’re hearing the clicking does the clicking go away if so you more than likely have a bad axle. Sorry I could not be of more help but that’s my professional Internet texting opinion God bless and have the best days
@@sharpcarco ok... i'll take it to a jeep dealer to make sure then. I hope i would not have to buy a new differential. God bless you too bro and thanks for your opinion!
I have the same problem! I had the under Neath checked and I was told the Axel's joints and all look just fine! So I have been doing research all morning and in thinking it the bushing like you said. Did you ever figure out what it was??
In my situation it was definitely the bushing
@@sharpcarco thank you!! That's what I've been thinking since I've looked into your video!
How much will cost
Well when you make a comment like that I can’t see what video you were talking about so what is it that you need done?
First year of the Grand Cherokee??
Maybe of this body style maybe..idk
First year of the WK Grand Cherokee, and first year with 5.7 hemi.