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worrying noise
harleyfatboy:
Can anyone please advise.
98 Grand Cherokee 4ltr Orvis. Sometimes when i set off , usually on a slight incline, i hear a grinding metalic noise from the back of the car sounds like gears grinding, or brakes sticking, and only lasts for a few seconds. Normal running is fine dosent appear to be any whirring noises. Could it be the diff? Are these models prone to problems with the diff?, could anyone advise where to go to get it checked out, im in cumbria. 8)
mytj:
try putting the rear up on axle stands (chock front wheels to stop it moveing)
Then with the hand break off try it in each gear to see if you can hear the noise
it could be the L.S.Diff. make sure the car is safe before you get near the axle if you get someone to change gear for you!
john 8)
daggie:
change the diff oil & put some friction modifer in it 1st
Bishops Finger:
Im with Daggie on this...sadly ZG/ZJ's do have a weak spot with diffs
bullfrog:
This is a common problem on jeeps.
My father in-law is about to rebuild his dif on his 98 jeep cherokee with under 100k on the clock.
He has been told this is common.
The pro boys fit Dana axles but these are not cheap !! :(
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