Greasing the slip joint on 97+ XJ's(Write-up) - Page 2

Ivanito · 01-04-2007, 09:14 PM

Ah crap, I guess I know what Im doing this weekend...

Rescue XJ · 01-04-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragisco

Ah crap, I guess I know what Im doing this weekend...

Word, maybe thatll get rid of my jeeps clunking.

Would you advocate replacing the U joint at the same time?

DementedXJ · 01-06-2007, 01:35 PM

I just did this and OMFG I am so freaking Happy this stupid clunking is gone!!!! Since the day i bought my XJ i had this bad clunking when taking of from a stop. I checked the Ujoints and all were tight so i was fearing the rear end was crapping out on me. Thanks a million for this write up as i would have never even thought about that being the problem.!!!!!

Ivanito · 01-06-2007, 01:40 PM

Same here, I just did it also, and NO MORE CLUNKING!!!! woohoo!! Thanks again!!

JeepJinx · 03-25-2007, 01:50 PM

Nice writeup. Can you tell me:

1) What size straps you used to replace the old?
2) Where you got them?
3) Is there a special tool required to install them?

Bryson · 03-25-2007, 02:28 PM

Good to know. I figured my 99 was also just lubed up by the ATF in the transfer case. I guess I'll also be doing this soon.

Would someone describe the clunking symptoms though? I don't have a clunking when moving from a stop, but I do have driveline vibrations at speed. I'm just trying to do as much as I can before taking it back to the stealer ship.

JeepJinx · 03-25-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryson

Good to know. I figured my 99 was also just lubed up by the ATF in the transfer case. I guess I'll also be doing this soon.

Would someone describe the clunking symptoms though? I don't have a clunking when moving from a stop, but I do have driveline vibrations at speed. I'm just trying to do as much as I can before taking it back to the stealer ship.

Read this link for a description of the "clunking" we are talking about:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/bowling-ball-syndrome-390720/

Your driveline vibration could be any one of several things. Is your Jeep lifted? If so (and especially if it's an automatic), the increased angle of the driveshafts can cause this. Try first installing a transfer case (tc) lowering kit. Easy to install, and inexpensive. If this doesn't solve it, you may need a slip yoke eliminator installed in your tc. Other causes may be a driveshaft that is out of balance, wheel out of balance, etc. Good luck.

JeepJinx · 03-25-2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCMK

Nice writeup. Can you tell me:

1) What size straps you used to replace the old?
2) Where you got them?
3) Is there a special tool required to install them?

...bump...

88blaster · 03-25-2007, 03:20 PM

Is it possible that my slip yoke only makes noises while stopped and very cold out (20 or below) ?

Bryson · 03-25-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KCMK

Read this link for a description of the "clunking" we are talking about:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=390720

Your driveline vibration could be any one of several things. Is your Jeep lifted? If so (and especially if it's an automatic), the increased angle of the driveshafts can cause this. Try first installing a transfer case (tc) lowering kit. Easy to install, and inexpensive. If this doesn't solve it, you may need a slip yoke eliminator installed in your tc. Other causes may be a driveshaft that is out of balance, wheel out of balance, etc. Good luck.

Completely stock.

I've been trying to narrow this issue down for a quite a while now. The dealer doesn't even know whats causing the noise/vib. They told me wheel bearings...I replaced them...no change.

RWB214 · 03-25-2007, 06:39 PM

nice writeup!

GearGuy10 · 03-25-2007, 06:57 PM

2 questions about this procedure:
1. Did you re-use the old straps and bolts on the u-joint?
2. What torque do you set the bolts at?

Jeepokee · 03-25-2007, 09:41 PM

You should be able to use the same straps. I don't see why not unless they are obviously bad. I just tightened them pretty tight but not overkill.

Dickydubs · 03-26-2007, 05:56 PM

Great writeup, just did mine and it makes it drive so much better especially since i have a 5spd it used to clunk in 1st-3rd.
This should be added to the tech FAQ if it hasn't already been.
thanks

glennv · 03-26-2007, 07:39 PM

I did mine last week but forgot to mark my shaft to reinstall it in the correct position. Big deal or not?

01-06-2007, 01:35 PM	#18
DementedXJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 172 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I just did this and OMFG I am so freaking Happy this stupid clunking is gone!!!! Since the day i bought my XJ i had this bad clunking when taking of from a stop. I checked the Ujoints and all were tight so i was fearing the rear end was crapping out on me. Thanks a million for this write up as i would have never even thought about that being the problem.!!!!! __________________ 1998 XJ sport 4.0, auto 2" BB, Bridgestone dueler at revo 255-70-16 1988 Mustang GT. 380rwhp and 402lbtq Ya its fun! 1986 mustang t-top coupe (the project) 1997 honda cbrF3 600 Black Jeep Club Member #151

03-26-2007, 05:56 PM	#29
Dickydubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Breckenridge, CO Posts: 70 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Great writeup, just did mine and it makes it drive so much better especially since i have a 5spd it used to clunk in 1st-3rd. This should be added to the tech FAQ if it hasn't already been. thanks __________________ 97 sport 4.0 5spd, command trac stock height with General Grabber AT2 sony HU w/ aux input, infinity 5 1/4" and 6x9"

03-26-2007, 07:39 PM	#30
glennv Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 661 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I did mine last week but forgot to mark my shaft to reinstall it in the correct position. Big deal or not? __________________ 2002 Sport: I6, 4.56 gears, SYE, RE 3.5", 305 BFF MTs.5-spd,d30/d44. 2004 Grand: I6, wife's 1998 XJ: My daily driver. I6 "The Second Amendment is not about duck hunting, and I know I'm not going to make very many friends saying this, but it's about our right, all of our right to be able to protect ourselves from all of you guys up there." - Dr. Suzanna Gratia Hupp, appearing before Representative Charles Schumer's committee hearings on the assault weapons ban

03-25-2007, 01:50 PM	#20
JeepJinx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 793 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Nice writeup. Can you tell me: 1) What size straps you used to replace the old? 2) Where you got them? 3) Is there a special tool required to install them?

03-25-2007, 06:39 PM	#26
RWB214 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 952 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	nice writeup!