a few questions

poomero

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Tigard

• Jul 21, 2010

• #1

I have a 90 cherokee with a 4.0 in it

I just changed the front hubs and now that i have it all back together the front passenger side axle is leaking. what can cause this?

Also when i put the jeep into drive there is a loud clunking sound. It does it when i put it into reverse also. what would that be?

 

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JJacobs

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Location

Fort Collins CO

• Jul 21, 2010

• #2

It's good practice to do the hubs one side at a time, with a little angle from the jackstand. When you pull the axle shaft out, gear oil runs past the seal into the tube. Just stuff a couple rags in overnight, that should get most of the residual.

 

poomero

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tigard

• Jul 21, 2010

• #3

i did the new hub swap a week ago and it is still leaking. I also did one side at a time.

 

Shorty

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on the beach in Ocean View, VA

• Jul 21, 2010

• #4

I'm gonna say you probably scored the seal upon re-installation of the axle if it's leaking a week later. It's normal to leak a bit, but not for a week.

 

poomero

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tigard

• Jul 21, 2010

• #5

ok well is there a way to check this? Does anyone have a write up on how to fix it?