driveshaft removal
 

The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
if it does leak and drive it for a week?

Re: driveshaft removal
 

I assume it's the driveshaft joints, not the axle U-joints.

The front output shaft of the T-case is a fixed-yoke so you won't be leaving
any splined shafts hanging out like you would the rear output. . You just
need to unbolt the yoke straps on both ends of the driveshaft and remove the
shaft.

Get new straps when you go to replace the shaft.


"sickrick" <ericandlynn@cei.net> wrote in message
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> The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
> them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
> drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
> in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
> differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
> if it does leak and drive it for a week?
>

Re: driveshaft removal
 

I assume it's the driveshaft joints, not the axle U-joints.

The front output shaft of the T-case is a fixed-yoke so you won't be leaving
any splined shafts hanging out like you would the rear output. . You just
need to unbolt the yoke straps on both ends of the driveshaft and remove the
shaft.

Get new straps when you go to replace the shaft.


"sickrick" <ericandlynn@cei.net> wrote in message
news:1172266404.983037.141070@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
> them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
> drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
> in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
> differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
> if it does leak and drive it for a week?
>

Re: driveshaft removal
 

I assume it's the driveshaft joints, not the axle U-joints.

The front output shaft of the T-case is a fixed-yoke so you won't be leaving
any splined shafts hanging out like you would the rear output. . You just
need to unbolt the yoke straps on both ends of the driveshaft and remove the
shaft.

Get new straps when you go to replace the shaft.


"sickrick" <ericandlynn@cei.net> wrote in message
news:1172266404.983037.141070@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
> them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
> drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
> in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
> differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
> if it does leak and drive it for a week?
>

Re: driveshaft removal
 

Rick,
Removing the drive shaft will not prevent the front wheels and u-joints from
turning.
If the front drive shaft is the suspect with the bad u-joints then you can
safely remove it from the vehicle and still get around. If you do remove it
you should then take it directly to your basement and swap out the u-joints.

On my wife's 95 XJ (regular Cherokee) the front drive shaft is removed from
the yokes and there is no exposed spline,,, I do not have any experience
with the Grand Cherokee.

- but someone else here should know for sure

good luck
paul


"sickrick" <ericandlynn@cei.net> wrote in message
news:1172266404.983037.141070@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
> them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
> drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
> in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
> differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
> if it does leak and drive it for a week?
>

Re: driveshaft removal
 

Rick,
Removing the drive shaft will not prevent the front wheels and u-joints from
turning.
If the front drive shaft is the suspect with the bad u-joints then you can
safely remove it from the vehicle and still get around. If you do remove it
you should then take it directly to your basement and swap out the u-joints.

On my wife's 95 XJ (regular Cherokee) the front drive shaft is removed from
the yokes and there is no exposed spline,,, I do not have any experience
with the Grand Cherokee.

- but someone else here should know for sure

good luck
paul


"sickrick" <ericandlynn@cei.net> wrote in message
news:1172266404.983037.141070@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
> them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
> drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
> in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
> differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
> if it does leak and drive it for a week?
>

Re: driveshaft removal
 

Rick,
Removing the drive shaft will not prevent the front wheels and u-joints from
turning.
If the front drive shaft is the suspect with the bad u-joints then you can
safely remove it from the vehicle and still get around. If you do remove it
you should then take it directly to your basement and swap out the u-joints.

On my wife's 95 XJ (regular Cherokee) the front drive shaft is removed from
the yokes and there is no exposed spline,,, I do not have any experience
with the Grand Cherokee.

- but someone else here should know for sure

good luck
paul


"sickrick" <ericandlynn@cei.net> wrote in message
news:1172266404.983037.141070@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
> them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
> drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
> in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
> differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
> if it does leak and drive it for a week?
>

Re: driveshaft removal
 

I'm pretty sure that the front yoke is sealed. You can remove the front
drive shaft and leave the yoke in place.





"sickrick" <ericandlynn@cei.net> wrote in message
news:1172266404.983037.141070@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
> them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
> drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
> in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
> differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
> if it does leak and drive it for a week?
>

Re: driveshaft removal
 

I'm pretty sure that the front yoke is sealed. You can remove the front
drive shaft and leave the yoke in place.





"sickrick" <ericandlynn@cei.net> wrote in message
news:1172266404.983037.141070@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
> them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
> drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
> in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
> differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
> if it does leak and drive it for a week?
>

Re: driveshaft removal
 

I'm pretty sure that the front yoke is sealed. You can remove the front
drive shaft and leave the yoke in place.





"sickrick" <ericandlynn@cei.net> wrote in message
news:1172266404.983037.141070@k78g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> The front u joints are squeaking on my 95 Grand Cherokee. Can't get
> them replaced until this weekend. Can I remove the driveshaft and
> drive it with just the rear? Also, instead of leaving the front spline
> in the front hanging out can i remove it without leaking the
> differential fluid? Can I seal it up with a cover and a lg hose clamp
> if it does leak and drive it for a week?
>