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Differential bearing gone bad
I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear
differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Did you take pictures of it? If so, I'd like to have them for my
site at: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- Spookshow wrote: > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Did you take pictures of it? If so, I'd like to have them for my
site at: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- Spookshow wrote: > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Did you take pictures of it? If so, I'd like to have them for my
site at: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- Spookshow wrote: > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is not
normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several bearings, which one has failed? "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is not
normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several bearings, which one has failed? "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is not
normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several bearings, which one has failed? "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow"
<spookshow@visi.com> writes: >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in Mexico and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that timeframe. Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? Jim 88 Grand Wagoneer 89 Wrangler 00 Grand Cherokee |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow"
<spookshow@visi.com> writes: >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in Mexico and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that timeframe. Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? Jim 88 Grand Wagoneer 89 Wrangler 00 Grand Cherokee |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow"
<spookshow@visi.com> writes: >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in Mexico and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that timeframe. Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? Jim 88 Grand Wagoneer 89 Wrangler 00 Grand Cherokee |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
No pictures, it hasn't been fixed yet. I took it to a Goodyear to check out
the problem and they told me it was a pinion bearing gone bad in the rear differential and that they couldn't do anything for me. "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:3FA2D508.12A8C516@cox.net... > Did you take pictures of it? If so, I'd like to have them for my > site at: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- > > Spookshow wrote: > > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
No pictures, it hasn't been fixed yet. I took it to a Goodyear to check out
the problem and they told me it was a pinion bearing gone bad in the rear differential and that they couldn't do anything for me. "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:3FA2D508.12A8C516@cox.net... > Did you take pictures of it? If so, I'd like to have them for my > site at: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- > > Spookshow wrote: > > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
No pictures, it hasn't been fixed yet. I took it to a Goodyear to check out
the problem and they told me it was a pinion bearing gone bad in the rear differential and that they couldn't do anything for me. "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message news:3FA2D508.12A8C516@cox.net... > Did you take pictures of it? If so, I'd like to have them for my > site at: http://www.----------.com/dana35c/ > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O > mailto:-------------------- > > Spookshow wrote: > > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he
thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked on such things). -Mark "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com... > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is not > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several > bearings, which one has failed? > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > rear > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused > it? > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he
thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked on such things). -Mark "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com... > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is not > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several > bearings, which one has failed? > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > rear > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused > it? > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he
thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked on such things). -Mark "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com... > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is not > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several > bearings, which one has failed? > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > rear > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused > it? > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. -Mark "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow" > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in Mexico > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that timeframe. > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > Jim > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > 89 Wrangler > 00 Grand Cherokee |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. -Mark "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow" > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in Mexico > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that timeframe. > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > Jim > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > 89 Wrangler > 00 Grand Cherokee |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an
extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. -Mark "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow" > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the rear > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some driving > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused it? > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in Mexico > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that timeframe. > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > Jim > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > 89 Wrangler > 00 Grand Cherokee |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.) "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked on > such things). > > -Mark > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com... > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is > not > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several > > bearings, which one has failed? > > > > > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > > rear > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > driving > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused > > it? > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.) "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked on > such things). > > -Mark > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com... > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is > not > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several > > bearings, which one has failed? > > > > > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > > rear > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > driving > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused > > it? > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion.
Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.) "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked on > such things). > > -Mark > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com... > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is > not > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several > > bearings, which one has failed? > > > > > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > > rear > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > driving > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused > > it? > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of failure. Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague, and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > -Mark > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow" > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > rear > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > driving > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused > it? > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in > Mexico > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > timeframe. > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > Jim > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > 89 Wrangler > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of failure. Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague, and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > -Mark > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow" > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > rear > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > driving > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused > it? > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in > Mexico > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > timeframe. > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > Jim > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > 89 Wrangler > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as
simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of failure. Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague, and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > -Mark > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow" > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > rear > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > driving > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have caused > it? > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in > Mexico > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > timeframe. > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > Jim > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > 89 Wrangler > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
I live in Minneapolis. I have an appointment to bring my vehicle in to
Burnsville Off Road. Very reputable. "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vq5rbtmahca949@corp.supernews.com... > This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion. > > Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.) > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he > > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and > > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked > on > > such things). > > > > -Mark > > > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com... > > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is > > not > > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several > > > bearings, which one has failed? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in > the > > > rear > > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > driving > > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > caused > > > it? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
I live in Minneapolis. I have an appointment to bring my vehicle in to
Burnsville Off Road. Very reputable. "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vq5rbtmahca949@corp.supernews.com... > This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion. > > Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.) > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he > > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and > > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked > on > > such things). > > > > -Mark > > > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com... > > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is > > not > > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several > > > bearings, which one has failed? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in > the > > > rear > > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > driving > > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > caused > > > it? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
I live in Minneapolis. I have an appointment to bring my vehicle in to
Burnsville Off Road. Very reputable. "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vq5rbtmahca949@corp.supernews.com... > This is not a common problem. I recommend a second opinion. > > Where are you? (at home is not the answer I am looking for.) > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > news:3fa2e9ba$0$41290$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > At this point all I have is the opinion of a Goodyear mechanic who said he > > thought the problem was a bad pinion bearing in the rear differential and > > that I would have to take it to a dealer (or some other shop that worked > on > > such things). > > > > -Mark > > > > "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message > > news:vq5lopssjnt8fb@corp.supernews.com... > > > I wouldn't begin to point fingers at anything in particular, but this is > > not > > > normal. Are you sure the bearing has gone out? And, there are several > > > bearings, which one has failed? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > > news:3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > > I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in > the > > > rear > > > > differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > driving > > > > habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > caused > > > it? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit
installed yet. Earle "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of > failure. > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague, > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > -Mark > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow" > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > > rear > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > driving > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > caused > > it? > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in > > Mexico > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > > timeframe. > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > 89 Wrangler > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit
installed yet. Earle "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of > failure. > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague, > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > -Mark > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow" > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > > rear > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > driving > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > caused > > it? > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in > > Mexico > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > > timeframe. > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > 89 Wrangler > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit
installed yet. Earle "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix it > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind of > failure. > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, well....worst > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague, > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > -Mark > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, "Spookshow" > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in the > > rear > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > driving > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > caused > > it? > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled in > > Mexico > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > > timeframe. > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > 89 Wrangler > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh, went to Denver once, maybe that was it.) "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit > installed yet. > > Earle > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message > news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as > > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix > it > > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind > of > > failure. > > > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, > well....worst > > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague, > > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > > > -Mark > > > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, > "Spookshow" > > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in > the > > > rear > > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > > driving > > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > > caused > > > it? > > > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled > in > > > Mexico > > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > > > timeframe. > > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > > 89 Wrangler > > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh, went to Denver once, maybe that was it.) "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit > installed yet. > > Earle > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message > news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as > > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix > it > > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind > of > > failure. > > > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, > well....worst > > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague, > > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > > > -Mark > > > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, > "Spookshow" > > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in > the > > > rear > > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > > driving > > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > > caused > > > it? > > > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled > in > > > Mexico > > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > > > timeframe. > > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > > 89 Wrangler > > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)?
I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh, went to Denver once, maybe that was it.) "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit > installed yet. > > Earle > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message > news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be as > > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they fix > it > > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind > of > > failure. > > > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, > well....worst > > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this plague, > > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > > > -Mark > > > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, > "Spookshow" > > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in > the > > > rear > > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > > driving > > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > > caused > > > it? > > > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were assembled > in > > > Mexico > > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > > > timeframe. > > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > > 89 Wrangler > > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos d35s"
are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this other one did. Earle "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com... > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)? > > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh, > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.) > > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > > Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit > > installed yet. > > > > Earle > > > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message > > news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > > > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be > as > > > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > > > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they > fix > > it > > > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind > > of > > > failure. > > > > > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, > > well....worst > > > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this > plague, > > > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > > > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > > > > > -Mark > > > > > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, > > "Spookshow" > > > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in > > the > > > > rear > > > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > > > driving > > > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > > > caused > > > > it? > > > > > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were > assembled > > in > > > > Mexico > > > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > > > > timeframe. > > > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > > > 89 Wrangler > > > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos d35s"
are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this other one did. Earle "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com... > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)? > > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh, > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.) > > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > > Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit > > installed yet. > > > > Earle > > > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message > > news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > > > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be > as > > > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > > > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they > fix > > it > > > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind > > of > > > failure. > > > > > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, > > well....worst > > > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this > plague, > > > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > > > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > > > > > -Mark > > > > > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, > > "Spookshow" > > > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in > > the > > > > rear > > > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > > > driving > > > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > > > caused > > > > it? > > > > > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were > assembled > > in > > > > Mexico > > > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > > > > timeframe. > > > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > > > 89 Wrangler > > > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos d35s"
are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this other one did. Earle "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com... > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)? > > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. (Oh, > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.) > > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > > Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift kit > > installed yet. > > > > Earle > > > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message > > news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > > > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be > as > > > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > > > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they > fix > > it > > > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that kind > > of > > > failure. > > > > > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, > > well....worst > > > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this > plague, > > > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for an > > > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > > > > > -Mark > > > > > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, > > "Spookshow" > > > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad in > > the > > > > rear > > > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there some > > > > driving > > > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > > > caused > > > > it? > > > > > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were > assembled > > in > > > > Mexico > > > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during that > > > > timeframe. > > > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > > > 89 Wrangler > > > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Earle, the roads and trails are littered with broken, low mileage "POS"
D35s. My situation was just a typical illustration. Ask ANY Jeep tech what he thinks of the D35 and you'll get the same answer. The thing is a curse and needs to be consigned to the trash neap of bad automotive ideas, it's designers and the finance morons who put it under the TJ, XJ, YJ & ZJ need to be flogged and have their pensions cut in half! "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message news:bo0l58$16b68l$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos d35s" > are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that > you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this > other one did. > > Earle > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message > news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com... > > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)? > > > > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k > > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. > (Oh, > > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.) > > > > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message > > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > > > Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift > kit > > > installed yet. > > > > > > Earle > > > > > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message > > > news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > > > > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be > > as > > > > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > > > > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they > > fix > > > it > > > > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that > kind > > > of > > > > failure. > > > > > > > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, > > > well....worst > > > > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this > > plague, > > > > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > > > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for > an > > > > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > > > > > > > -Mark > > > > > > > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > > > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, > > > "Spookshow" > > > > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad > in > > > the > > > > > rear > > > > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there > some > > > > > driving > > > > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > > > > caused > > > > > it? > > > > > > > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were > > assembled > > > in > > > > > Mexico > > > > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during > that > > > > > timeframe. > > > > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > > > > 89 Wrangler > > > > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Earle, the roads and trails are littered with broken, low mileage "POS"
D35s. My situation was just a typical illustration. Ask ANY Jeep tech what he thinks of the D35 and you'll get the same answer. The thing is a curse and needs to be consigned to the trash neap of bad automotive ideas, it's designers and the finance morons who put it under the TJ, XJ, YJ & ZJ need to be flogged and have their pensions cut in half! "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message news:bo0l58$16b68l$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos d35s" > are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that > you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this > other one did. > > Earle > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message > news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com... > > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)? > > > > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k > > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. > (Oh, > > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.) > > > > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message > > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > > > Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift > kit > > > installed yet. > > > > > > Earle > > > > > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message > > > news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > > > > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be > > as > > > > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > > > > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they > > fix > > > it > > > > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that > kind > > > of > > > > failure. > > > > > > > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, > > > well....worst > > > > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this > > plague, > > > > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > > > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for > an > > > > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > > > > > > > -Mark > > > > > > > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > > > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, > > > "Spookshow" > > > > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad > in > > > the > > > > > rear > > > > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there > some > > > > > driving > > > > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > > > > caused > > > > > it? > > > > > > > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were > > assembled > > > in > > > > > Mexico > > > > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during > that > > > > > timeframe. > > > > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > > > > 89 Wrangler > > > > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Differential bearing gone bad
Earle, the roads and trails are littered with broken, low mileage "POS"
D35s. My situation was just a typical illustration. Ask ANY Jeep tech what he thinks of the D35 and you'll get the same answer. The thing is a curse and needs to be consigned to the trash neap of bad automotive ideas, it's designers and the finance morons who put it under the TJ, XJ, YJ & ZJ need to be flogged and have their pensions cut in half! "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message news:bo0l58$16b68l$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > Lots of things can cause a pinion bearing to go bad, and lots of "pos d35s" > are running up high miles without complaint. Statistically, the fact that > you had one go bad doesn't mean a whole lot, and it doesn't predict why this > other one did. > > Earle > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorgenospam@frontier.net> wrote in message > news:bnv8ld01pue@enews2.newsguy.com... > > What would that have to do with a POS D35 taking a dump (again)? > > > > I had one in a non-lifted '96 Cherokee Sport that toasted itself at 50k > > miles. All the thing ever did was run some trails and go to the store. > (Oh, > > went to Denver once, maybe that was it.) > > > > "Earle Horton" <enfermero_diabolico@registerednurses.com> wrote in message > > news:bnv17r$16e58g$1@ID-147790.news.uni-berlin.de... > > > Don't go off half cocked George. We don't even know if he has a lift > kit > > > installed yet. > > > > > > Earle > > > > > > "Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message > > > news:bnuuag2m7h@enews4.newsguy.com... > > > > First thing to do, get it to a dealer for a proper diagnosis, could be > > as > > > > simple as a wheel bearing. If you're the original owner and if you've > > > > maintained it well, call Chrysler Customer Assistance and demand they > > fix > > > it > > > > under what's called "Goodwill". The mileage is far too low for that > kind > > > of > > > > failure. > > > > > > > > Soapbox: If this is actually the problem, and it's a Dana 35, > > > well....worst > > > > axle ever put under a Jeep. DC should be shot for continuing this > > plague, > > > > and they damn sure should have to pay for failures like this. > > > > > > > > "Spookshow" <spookshow@visi.com> wrote in message > > > > news:3fa2e9fa$0$41291$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com ... > > > > > No, my warranty ran out at 36K miles (I'm at 45K). I didn't opt for > an > > > > > extension because I've had 0 problems with it up to now, foolish me. > > > > > > > > > > -Mark > > > > > > > > > > "Jim Boucher" <jianryla@aol.com> wrote in message > > > > > news:20031031170857.14837.00003983@mb-m03.aol.com... > > > > > > In article <3fa2d0ce$0$75899$a1866201@newsreader.visi.com>, > > > "Spookshow" > > > > > > <spookshow@visi.com> writes: > > > > > > > > > > > > >I have a 2001 Wrangler with 45K miles. Just had a bearing go bad > in > > > the > > > > > rear > > > > > > >differential ($650 to fix, ouch). Is this typical or is there > some > > > > > driving > > > > > > >habit or maintenance snafu I should watch out for that might have > > > > caused > > > > > it? > > > > > > > > > > > > My mechanic friend at the dealership told me the axles were > > assembled > > > in > > > > > Mexico > > > > > > and several batches were set up with incorrect pre-load during > that > > > > > timeframe. > > > > > > Grand Cherokees also. Did your power train warranty cover it? > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > 88 Grand Wagoneer > > > > > > 89 Wrangler > > > > > > 00 Grand Cherokee > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
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