Does the front drive shaft spin in 2wd Jeep XJ?
It always spins. You don’t have front hubs to unlock. It is being spun by the front axle shafts when in 2wd.
What kind of drive does a Jeep XJ have?
Front Driveshaft – From 84 thru 86 the front driveshaft was a true CV style (“beer can on a popsicle stick”), 87 + The front is a “double cardan” two-piece driveshaft with a CV joint at the transfer case end. Rear Driveshaft – The 228 and 229 transfer cases used a fixed output yoke, with a 2-piece driveshaft incorporating the slip spline.
Can a jeep run without a front drive shaft?
But as I posted earlier there is no benefit to running without it in a GC unless you have a bad shaft and still need your wheels. There is no viscous coupling in a 247 T-case, but a progressive coupling. I did remove my front propeller shaft for some weeks awaiting a new CV joint and my T-case is still ok.
Can a front drive shaft be removed from a Grand Cherokee?
Front Drive shaft ? I have a 2004 Grand Cherokee Overland and was wondering if I could remove my front drive shaft without couseing problems with the transmission or transfer case ? it is a quadraa drive setup. I was wanting to see if the fuel mileage would improve?
What kind of axle does a cherokee xj use?
This axle is a direct replacement for the stock axle, with no relocation of spring perches or shock mounts necessary. Jeff’s research says the Dana 44 was available (but rare) from ’87 to ’90 in the XJ. The original XJ 44 can be bolted on to any Cherokee, with a possible modification only to the rear driveshaft.
What kind of bearing does a Jeep XJ have?
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Front Driveshaft – From 84 thru 86 the front driveshaft was a true CV style (“beer can on a popsicle stick”), 87 + The front is a “double cardan” two-piece driveshaft with a CV joint at the transfer case end. Rear Driveshaft – The 228 and 229 transfer cases used a fixed output yoke, with a 2-piece driveshaft incorporating the slip spline.
Is the slip yoke external on a Jeep XJ?
On 96-01 due to a design change, the slip yoke is external (does not slide in and out of the transfer case). This slip yoke is covered with a rubber boot. (Note on Dana 35 axles sometimes referred to as Dana 35C – The “C” does not stand for c-clip. It stands for “custom” meaning it came from Dana unfinished.)
Can a Jeep Wrangler XJ have a Dana 30 axle?
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