Its a bit of a longshot i know but i cant find any thing on the net.But does anyone know how the halfshaft on a Jeep Cherokee is held in place?

The bloody thing wont budge and now its snapped the slide hammer.Anyone work on these things before.

Thanks in advance

Steve. :headvswal

Think you have to remove the diff cover and then the wee bendy "S" shape retaining clip.

 

Could be a million miles out tho !!

 

Should know a man that knows, will make a few enquiries and get back to you, hopefully !!

 

Alan........

Think you have to remove the diff cover and then the wee bendy "S" shape retaining clip.

 

Could be a million miles out tho !!

 

Should know a man that knows, will make a few enquiries and get back to you, hopefully !!

 

Alan........

 

Cheers Allan i think thats the next step.All i need now is a new puller LOL

What model and year ??

Also is it front or rear axle you are working on ?

 

Alan.........

Thanks Al its a 1999 4litre turbo deisel and its the rear axel.

Okeydokey then;

1. jack up and remove the diff cover.

 

2. spin the diff using the wheels very slowly until you see a small 8mm bolt.

 

3. Undo the bolt and carefully remove it, taking care not to drop anything inside. It is more of a locking pin than a bolt.

 

4. With this removed, it lets you push the halfshaft in towards the diff and you can then access the halfshaft locking clip.

This will either be a "C" clip or an "S" clip depending on whether LSD or not.

Again take care nothing falls out. You dont want planetery rings bouncing over the garage floor !! ;)

 

5. Would be a good idea to either photo, or make a note as to aid re-assembly at this stage.

 

If it is the bearing that is noisy and it hasnt been used too long, you should be ok with a new bearing. Oversize bearings are available if the half shaft is slightly worn, but if it has been run for a while the halfshaft might be worn to excess and would need to be replaced.

USAutomotive are good for parts: 01234 273155

 

Hope this helps mate and if its a load of rot, blame my mate, not me ! ;)

 

Alan...........

Okeydokey then;

1. jack up and remove the diff cover.

 

2. spin the diff using the wheels very slowly until you see a small 8mm bolt.

 

3. Undo the bolt and carefully remove it, taking care not to drop anything inside. It is more of a locking pin than a bolt.

 

4. With this removed, it lets you push the halfshaft in towards the diff and you can then access the halfshaft locking clip.

This will either be a "C" clip or an "S" clip depending on whether LSD or not.

Again take care nothing falls out. You dont want planetery rings bouncing over the garage floor !! ;)

 

5. Would be a good idea to either photo, or make a note as to aid re-assembly at this stage.

 

If it is the bearing that is noisy and it hasnt been used too long, you should be ok with a new bearing. Oversize bearings are available if the half shaft is slightly worn, but if it has been run for a while the halfshaft might be worn to excess and would need to be replaced.

USAutomotive are good for parts: 01234 273155

 

Hope this helps mate and if its a load of rot, blame my mate, not me ! ;)

 

Alan...........

 

 

Cheers Alan great description thats the way it came off.

And ill try USAtomotive becouse these buggers want huge amonts for a new halfshaft.

Thanks again

Steve.

Cheers Alan great description thats the way it came off.

And ill try USAtomotive becouse these buggers want huge amonts for a new halfshaft.

Thanks again

Steve.

 

Woo Hoo ! Result !!! :D

 

Alan..