95JGCL noises!

TM did pass the time by typing:

A failing CV joints will first make noise when turning. Sure you didn't run over the same thing twice? :)

Your going to have to crawl under and look. Usually if a CV has gone bad the boot will have long since split and the unit ran dry of lube.

A series of slow tight turns in a parking lot will let you know. It will go pop-pop-pop-pop-pop.

You are likely correct.

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >

Well, the first thing I did was look around to see if anyone was watching me (lol), then I did make sure nothing was under the jeep. Your description of "pop-pop-pop" is what I experienced......thanks for the input..!!

T

TM did pass the time by typing:

You now have a couple of options.

1) fix it yourself 2) have a garage fix it for you

As for #1, it depends on how bad the CV joint is. If it's toast you simply buy a new axle shaft and throw it in.

That's the easy way.

Your choice is to use a U joint unit for more strength

the OEM CV unit. (sorry, no link) It's easy though.

Basically you remove the wheel, hang the caliper out of the way, take off the disc, remove the shield, take out three bolts, and pull. Installation is the opposite of removal.

OEM

SHAFT ASSY, w/Carden U-Joint, Right 93-98 $474.78AXLE SHAFT ASSY, w/Carden U-Joint, Left 93-95 $295.20AXLE SHAFT ASSY, w/CV Joint, Right 93-98 $614.18AXLE SHAFT ASSY, w/CV Joint, Left 93-98 $560.88 Some price difference! Last time I did one it was much less $$$

Wonder what NAPA has? Reman shafts for about $109 (with a $93 core charge) Hell, the new one is $99 with no core charge. :/

Constant Velocity (CV) Driveshaft - Left Front - Remfd Usually ships in 24 hours. NCV

9107 $109.00 Core $93.00

Constant Velocity (CV) Driveshaft - Right Front - Remfd Usually ships in 24 hours. NCV

9108 $109.00 Core $93.00

Constant Velocity (CV) Driveshaft - Right Front - Remfd Usually ships in 24 hours. NCV

9108 $109.00 Core $93.00

Constant Velocity (CV) Driveshaft - Left Front - New Usually ships in 24 hours. NMD

948024 $99.99

w/ CV Joint Design Axle Constant Velocity (CV) Driveshaft - Right Front - New Usually ships in 24 hours. NMD

948025 $99.99

w/ CV Joint Design Axle

DougW did pass the time by typing:

I should have said this can be simply a split boot and lack of grease. That's why taking it apart, cleaning, and examining is the first thing to do. Unless you just want to replace it and be done.

I'm trying to find a website that had the step-by-step for refurbing a CV joint but so far no luck. Taking one of those apart isn't exactly easy. You have to be careful not to bend the internal cage and working the bits in and out can be frustrating.

Thanks for all the research that you done for me...(half the battle as it were).

Since I 'm not in dire need as of this moment, I plan on having a look-see first. I did investigate a little more and the boots are not ripped/torn, but with the high miles on the vehicle and knowing the previous owners driving history, I tend to believe the CV's are shot.

Thanks again, and I will post something when I get to fix it.

T.

If you have a front axle U-joint or CV joint making "a lurch, thump and knocking sound", then it is about to fail.

When they fail, they can and usually do jam. When they jam, things like axles and hubs can explode and the tire can lock up solid. It 'can' destroy the whole front end with the explosion and/or send you into cartwheels down the highway.

I sure wouldn't drive it much more until it got fixed....

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >

aGraham did pass the time by typing:

The 93-95 can have either CV or U joint, it depended on the engine and transfer case combination. CV joints make for smoother turns.