Greasing the slip joint on 97+ XJ's(Write-up) - Page 3

chakup · 03-26-2007, 08:17 PM

know what one of my first projects will be if all works out

cricketo99 · 03-26-2007, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennv

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

Shouldn't be a huge deal but it is possible that it could cause vibrations.

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?

Just universal ones. You could use the old ones but I tore mine up taking it off. I got them at autozone but I believe they have them at advance also and probably any parts store for that matter
Here a link from advance:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=DOR&MfrPartNumber=03635 &CategoryCode=3530
All the tools needed are a pair of pliers pretty much, maybe a screwdriver.

JeepJinx · 03-27-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GearGuy10

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?

I'm also interested to know, Cricket, what you torqued the u-joint cap bolts down to??

Rescue XJ · 03-27-2007, 10:54 AM

torque em till theyre tight enough.

cricketo99 · 03-27-2007, 03:52 PM

My '97 FSM says 14 ft-lbs. I know mine were a bit tighter than that. Just be careful not to snap them. Also some locktite wouldn't hurt either cuz that would suck if they came loose. I also reused my old straps and bolts. Probably not suppossed to, but mine were in good shape.

IntrepidXJ · 03-27-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennv

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

not a big deal....actually not a deal at all. driveshafts are not balanced on the vehicle in the first place....it makes no difference how it is mounted back up

Lowdownskating · 05-14-2007, 10:47 PM

Thanks for this writeup! I just purchased my first jeep last week which is a 1998 XJ and I was going a little gray over the weird movement at starts and stops. I am going to give this a try tomorrow.

Lowdownskating · 05-15-2007, 03:57 PM

Finished the job about a hour ago and it did the trick. I went slow though the steps and it took me about an hour. What a great write-up!!!

itasor · 11-25-2007, 09:43 AM

When you zip tie or clamp the boot back onto the driveshaft, is there a certain position the boot should be in? Meaning, should it be scrunched up a little, or just let it go how it wants and then zip tie it/clamp it?

Or doesn't it matter?

does_it · 03-11-2008, 09:34 PM

thank you so much ive been wondering why my 98 xj clanks on stop and go!

Rescue XJ · 03-11-2008, 09:54 PM

LOL I remember this thread. I tried using spray lithium grease, and it did not help much. Make sure you use the the right lube for the task.

Cherokee2000 · 03-11-2008, 10:53 PM

just so nobody over-tightens them, the bolts on the straps need to be tightened to 14 ft. Ibs.

does_it · 03-12-2008, 10:04 PM

just did this and it worked! took me about thirty minutes. thanks again!

Cherokee2000 · 03-12-2008, 10:51 PM

My shop manual says to tighten those straps to 14 ft. Ibs.

Timberwood · 04-08-2008, 08:11 PM

So what is the right grease for this? Can you use the same stuff that goes in the steering zerks?

05-14-2007, 10:47 PM	#37
Lowdownskating Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 3 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanks! Thanks for this writeup! I just purchased my first jeep last week which is a 1998 XJ and I was going a little gray over the weird movement at starts and stops. I am going to give this a try tomorrow.

03-27-2007, 03:52 PM	#35
cricketo99 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 76 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	My '97 FSM says 14 ft-lbs. I know mine were a bit tighter than that. Just be careful not to snap them. Also some locktite wouldn't hurt either cuz that would suck if they came loose. I also reused my old straps and bolts. Probably not suppossed to, but mine were in good shape.

05-15-2007, 03:57 PM	#38
Lowdownskating Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 3 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Finished the job about a hour ago and it did the trick. I went slow though the steps and it took me about an hour. What a great write-up!!!

03-11-2008, 09:34 PM	#40
does_it Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: richmond va Posts: 62 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	thank you so much ive been wondering why my 98 xj clanks on stop and go!

03-12-2008, 10:04 PM	#43
does_it Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: richmond va Posts: 62 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	just did this and it worked! took me about thirty minutes. thanks again!

04-08-2008, 08:11 PM	#45
Timberwood Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 183 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	So what is the right grease for this? Can you use the same stuff that goes in the steering zerks?