axle shaft help please

big__al · Jul 29, 2009

hi , im new to the forum , and have my first question for you's

i have a 99 2.5td jeep cherokee , i need to replace the drivers side axle shaft and was wondering .. would a shaft from another model ie 4.0 petrol etc fit my jeep.

any help is greatfully appreciated.

al

Begster · Jul 29, 2009

Yes.

Every Cherokee came with the D30 front axle. Since we are talking about the driver side, the axle shaft lengths never changed, however the size u-joint they used did. Your '99 uses the stronger 297/760 u-joints, where as in the early '90s they used a smaller 260 u-joint. If this is just for daily driving, it won't matter much, but it would be nice to look for the 297/760 u-joints.

The unit bearing hubs did change as well, so depending on what year you pull the shaft from, you could potentially just swap the entire unit bearing/u-joint assembly.

jeep ride · Jul 30, 2009

Are you talking front or rear axle shaft? There are 2 different rear axle's dana 35 or chrysler 8.25

GI-John · Jul 30, 2009

What is wrong with the axle shaft? Is it broken, or is the U-Joint in need of replacement?

Pictures of the carnage?

Begster · Jul 30, 2009

Wow, I could have sworn I saw front axle shaft in his post.

kidarkitect · Jul 30, 2009

Begster said:
Wow, I could have sworn I saw front axle shaft in his post.

x2 ... were all seeing things- thats kinda sketchy

GI-John · Jul 30, 2009

Begster said:
Wow, I could have sworn I saw front axle shaft in his post.

This guy has ONE post.
How often do you hear of an axle shaft going south other than a breakage from wheeling? (In Scotland)
What usually goes first on a shaft?

Just trying to help.

big__al · Jul 30, 2009

hi lads.. its the front shaft thats shot at the u joint ,maybe i should have been a bit clearer about the year and model of the donor shaft , the reason i ask is that i have been offered a front shaft from a 95 4.0 petrol model and mines is a 99 2.5td model , does anyone know know is will this shaft fit my car .

thanks again

al

ocean_jet · Jul 30, 2009

The '95 should have the larger U-joint like the '99. It should work.

XJ&CHZ4ME · Jul 30, 2009

It will work, take the old shaft out and put the new shaft in...done.

big__al · Jul 30, 2009

many thanks for your reply's , ill get the shaft and do it this weekend .. i miss my jeep.

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