97 XJ driver's side rear axle

buytick · Oct 23, 2013

I have a 97 XJ 4.0L automatic Sport. I need to replace my driver's side rear axle and was wondering how much should that job cost me? I guess I should replace the bearing as well. I had the wheels road balanced to find a vibration and discovered the axle was bent.

I live in northern NJ, if anyone knows a reasonable shop or individual who would do the job for me.

Thanks

Tim_MN · Oct 24, 2013

The job is not difficult. You could buy the parts and the necessary tools and still save money over having a shop do the work.

buytick · Oct 25, 2013

Too old and unknowledgeable

heyhar · Oct 26, 2013

Seriously, not a tough job.

joe_peters · Oct 27, 2013

buytick said:
I have a 97 XJ 4.0L automatic Sport. I need to replace my driver's side rear axle and was wondering how much should that job cost me? I guess I should replace the bearing as well. I had the wheels road balanced to find a vibration and discovered the axle was bent.

I live in northern NJ, if anyone knows a reasonable shop or individual who would do the job for me.

Thanks

Have a Junior College or automotive high school near you? Many will do jobs for a small fee if they are currently studying a particular subject area.

joe_peters · Oct 27, 2013

buytick said:
Too old and unknowledgeable

Knowledge I got, old too, and with ailments it can put limits on what you can do.

the_weirdo · Oct 27, 2013

buytick said:
I have a 97 XJ 4.0L automatic Sport. I need to replace my driver's side rear axle and was wondering how much should that job cost me? I guess I should replace the bearing as well. I had the wheels road balanced to find a vibration and discovered the axle was bent.

I live in northern NJ, if anyone knows a reasonable shop or individual who would do the job for me.

Thanks

Its probably $200 for the axle shaft, $20 for the bearing, and $120 for the install - maybe round it up to $400 at shop prices because they'll probably include gear oil, gasket, etc.

97 XJ driver's side rear axle

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