96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
06-05-2006, 09:22 PM
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96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Hello,
I have what I think are two unrelated problems with my Jeep and hoping
that someone here might be able to help.
The first problem is a noisy front end that seems to have been getting
louder over the last few months. It seems to be coming from the front
differential area but I am not entirely sure. I have recently noticed
that it gets louder if I turn to the right (going around a bend) and
the tone/frequency seems to change. Turning to the left doesn't seem
to cause the noise to get too much louder. I have checked the fluid
level in the front diff, transfer case fluid, and tranny fluid...none
of them are low on fluid. I am guessing this noise is coming from the
front wheeling bearings? Is there any way/test I can confirm this?
The other problem is a tranny leak that has just started to get worse.
I noticed that if the Jeep is parked on an incline (front higher than
the back) it leaks more. I tried looking for the source but can't
really pin point where it's coming from. Are there any common sources
of leaks in JGC's?
Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions.
-Mike
I have what I think are two unrelated problems with my Jeep and hoping
that someone here might be able to help.
The first problem is a noisy front end that seems to have been getting
louder over the last few months. It seems to be coming from the front
differential area but I am not entirely sure. I have recently noticed
that it gets louder if I turn to the right (going around a bend) and
the tone/frequency seems to change. Turning to the left doesn't seem
to cause the noise to get too much louder. I have checked the fluid
level in the front diff, transfer case fluid, and tranny fluid...none
of them are low on fluid. I am guessing this noise is coming from the
front wheeling bearings? Is there any way/test I can confirm this?
The other problem is a tranny leak that has just started to get worse.
I noticed that if the Jeep is parked on an incline (front higher than
the back) it leaks more. I tried looking for the source but can't
really pin point where it's coming from. Are there any common sources
of leaks in JGC's?
Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions.
-Mike
06-05-2006, 09:36 PM
#2
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Re: 96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Jack up the front wheels, so they turn freely, and test for excessive play.
If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
and knuckle in the way.
Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
case level, see if it is way too high.
Earle
<hmobrien@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149556962.659650.261260@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello,
>
> I have what I think are two unrelated problems with my Jeep and hoping
> that someone here might be able to help.
>
> The first problem is a noisy front end that seems to have been getting
> louder over the last few months. It seems to be coming from the front
> differential area but I am not entirely sure. I have recently noticed
> that it gets louder if I turn to the right (going around a bend) and
> the tone/frequency seems to change. Turning to the left doesn't seem
> to cause the noise to get too much louder. I have checked the fluid
> level in the front diff, transfer case fluid, and tranny fluid...none
> of them are low on fluid. I am guessing this noise is coming from the
> front wheeling bearings? Is there any way/test I can confirm this?
>
> The other problem is a tranny leak that has just started to get worse.
> I noticed that if the Jeep is parked on an incline (front higher than
> the back) it leaks more. I tried looking for the source but can't
> really pin point where it's coming from. Are there any common sources
> of leaks in JGC's?
>
> Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions.
>
> -Mike
>
--
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If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
and knuckle in the way.
Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
case level, see if it is way too high.
Earle
<hmobrien@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149556962.659650.261260@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello,
>
> I have what I think are two unrelated problems with my Jeep and hoping
> that someone here might be able to help.
>
> The first problem is a noisy front end that seems to have been getting
> louder over the last few months. It seems to be coming from the front
> differential area but I am not entirely sure. I have recently noticed
> that it gets louder if I turn to the right (going around a bend) and
> the tone/frequency seems to change. Turning to the left doesn't seem
> to cause the noise to get too much louder. I have checked the fluid
> level in the front diff, transfer case fluid, and tranny fluid...none
> of them are low on fluid. I am guessing this noise is coming from the
> front wheeling bearings? Is there any way/test I can confirm this?
>
> The other problem is a tranny leak that has just started to get worse.
> I noticed that if the Jeep is parked on an incline (front higher than
> the back) it leaks more. I tried looking for the source but can't
> really pin point where it's coming from. Are there any common sources
> of leaks in JGC's?
>
> Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions.
>
> -Mike
>
--
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06-05-2006, 09:36 PM
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Re: 96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Jack up the front wheels, so they turn freely, and test for excessive play.
If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
and knuckle in the way.
Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
case level, see if it is way too high.
Earle
<hmobrien@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149556962.659650.261260@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello,
>
> I have what I think are two unrelated problems with my Jeep and hoping
> that someone here might be able to help.
>
> The first problem is a noisy front end that seems to have been getting
> louder over the last few months. It seems to be coming from the front
> differential area but I am not entirely sure. I have recently noticed
> that it gets louder if I turn to the right (going around a bend) and
> the tone/frequency seems to change. Turning to the left doesn't seem
> to cause the noise to get too much louder. I have checked the fluid
> level in the front diff, transfer case fluid, and tranny fluid...none
> of them are low on fluid. I am guessing this noise is coming from the
> front wheeling bearings? Is there any way/test I can confirm this?
>
> The other problem is a tranny leak that has just started to get worse.
> I noticed that if the Jeep is parked on an incline (front higher than
> the back) it leaks more. I tried looking for the source but can't
> really pin point where it's coming from. Are there any common sources
> of leaks in JGC's?
>
> Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions.
>
> -Mike
>
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
and knuckle in the way.
Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
case level, see if it is way too high.
Earle
<hmobrien@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149556962.659650.261260@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello,
>
> I have what I think are two unrelated problems with my Jeep and hoping
> that someone here might be able to help.
>
> The first problem is a noisy front end that seems to have been getting
> louder over the last few months. It seems to be coming from the front
> differential area but I am not entirely sure. I have recently noticed
> that it gets louder if I turn to the right (going around a bend) and
> the tone/frequency seems to change. Turning to the left doesn't seem
> to cause the noise to get too much louder. I have checked the fluid
> level in the front diff, transfer case fluid, and tranny fluid...none
> of them are low on fluid. I am guessing this noise is coming from the
> front wheeling bearings? Is there any way/test I can confirm this?
>
> The other problem is a tranny leak that has just started to get worse.
> I noticed that if the Jeep is parked on an incline (front higher than
> the back) it leaks more. I tried looking for the source but can't
> really pin point where it's coming from. Are there any common sources
> of leaks in JGC's?
>
> Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions.
>
> -Mike
>
--
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06-05-2006, 09:36 PM
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Re: 96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Jack up the front wheels, so they turn freely, and test for excessive play.
If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
and knuckle in the way.
Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
case level, see if it is way too high.
Earle
<hmobrien@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149556962.659650.261260@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello,
>
> I have what I think are two unrelated problems with my Jeep and hoping
> that someone here might be able to help.
>
> The first problem is a noisy front end that seems to have been getting
> louder over the last few months. It seems to be coming from the front
> differential area but I am not entirely sure. I have recently noticed
> that it gets louder if I turn to the right (going around a bend) and
> the tone/frequency seems to change. Turning to the left doesn't seem
> to cause the noise to get too much louder. I have checked the fluid
> level in the front diff, transfer case fluid, and tranny fluid...none
> of them are low on fluid. I am guessing this noise is coming from the
> front wheeling bearings? Is there any way/test I can confirm this?
>
> The other problem is a tranny leak that has just started to get worse.
> I noticed that if the Jeep is parked on an incline (front higher than
> the back) it leaks more. I tried looking for the source but can't
> really pin point where it's coming from. Are there any common sources
> of leaks in JGC's?
>
> Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions.
>
> -Mike
>
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
and knuckle in the way.
Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
case level, see if it is way too high.
Earle
<hmobrien@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1149556962.659650.261260@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello,
>
> I have what I think are two unrelated problems with my Jeep and hoping
> that someone here might be able to help.
>
> The first problem is a noisy front end that seems to have been getting
> louder over the last few months. It seems to be coming from the front
> differential area but I am not entirely sure. I have recently noticed
> that it gets louder if I turn to the right (going around a bend) and
> the tone/frequency seems to change. Turning to the left doesn't seem
> to cause the noise to get too much louder. I have checked the fluid
> level in the front diff, transfer case fluid, and tranny fluid...none
> of them are low on fluid. I am guessing this noise is coming from the
> front wheeling bearings? Is there any way/test I can confirm this?
>
> The other problem is a tranny leak that has just started to get worse.
> I noticed that if the Jeep is parked on an incline (front higher than
> the back) it leaks more. I tried looking for the source but can't
> really pin point where it's coming from. Are there any common sources
> of leaks in JGC's?
>
> Thanks in advance for any tips/suggestions.
>
> -Mike
>
--
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06-05-2006, 10:18 PM
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Re: 96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Thanks for the reply. I just finished jacking up the front tires are
there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
Thanks,
-Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
> Jack up the front wheels, so they turn freely, and test for excessive play.
> If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
> leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
> and knuckle in the way.
>
> Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
> case level, see if it is way too high.
>
> Earle
>
there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
Thanks,
-Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
> Jack up the front wheels, so they turn freely, and test for excessive play.
> If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
> leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
> and knuckle in the way.
>
> Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
> case level, see if it is way too high.
>
> Earle
>
06-05-2006, 10:18 PM
#6
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Re: 96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Thanks for the reply. I just finished jacking up the front tires are
there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
Thanks,
-Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
> Jack up the front wheels, so they turn freely, and test for excessive play.
> If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
> leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
> and knuckle in the way.
>
> Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
> case level, see if it is way too high.
>
> Earle
>
there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
Thanks,
-Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
> Jack up the front wheels, so they turn freely, and test for excessive play.
> If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
> leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
> and knuckle in the way.
>
> Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
> case level, see if it is way too high.
>
> Earle
>
06-05-2006, 10:18 PM
#7
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Re: 96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Thanks for the reply. I just finished jacking up the front tires are
there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
Thanks,
-Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
> Jack up the front wheels, so they turn freely, and test for excessive play.
> If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
> leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
> and knuckle in the way.
>
> Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
> case level, see if it is way too high.
>
> Earle
>
there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
Thanks,
-Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
> Jack up the front wheels, so they turn freely, and test for excessive play.
> If the bearing is bad, usually excessive play goes along with it. Also
> leaking at the grease seal, but that would be hard to see, with the U-joint
> and knuckle in the way.
>
> Transmission output seal, leaking into the transfer case? Check transfer
> case level, see if it is way too high.
>
> Earle
>
06-05-2006, 10:42 PM
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Re: 96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Give the tires a kick to free up the brake calipers.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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hmobrien@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply. I just finished jacking up the front tires are
> there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
> tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
>
> Thanks,
> -Mike
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
hmobrien@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply. I just finished jacking up the front tires are
> there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
> tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
>
> Thanks,
> -Mike
06-05-2006, 10:42 PM
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Re: 96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Give the tires a kick to free up the brake calipers.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
hmobrien@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply. I just finished jacking up the front tires are
> there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
> tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
>
> Thanks,
> -Mike
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
hmobrien@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply. I just finished jacking up the front tires are
> there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
> tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
>
> Thanks,
> -Mike
06-05-2006, 10:42 PM
#10
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Re: 96 V8 4x4 JGC Drivetrain Noise/Leak
Give the tires a kick to free up the brake calipers.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
hmobrien@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply. I just finished jacking up the front tires are
> there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
> tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
>
> Thanks,
> -Mike
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
hmobrien@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Thanks for the reply. I just finished jacking up the front tires are
> there is no side-to-side whobble or excessive play when I spin the
> tires. Does this pretty much rule out wheel bearings?
>
> Thanks,
> -Mike