Re: Popping noise when turning
 

ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
a difference.

Mike

Re: Popping noise when turning
 

ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
a difference.

Mike

Re: Popping noise when turning
 

ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
a difference.

Mike

Re: Popping noise when turning
 

97tjMike wrote:
> ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
> removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
> bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
> occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
> coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
> I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
> but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
> the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
> a difference.
>
> Mike
>

Just FYI, a u-joint can still 'look' OK and be bad. The needle bearings
inside can rust out on them. Look very closely at the end caps for rust
stains.

You also can jack up the wheel, turn the steering to the side and hand
spin the wheel looking for the noise or a bind in the u-joint.

Though changing the noise by moving the dust shield implies bearing issues.

Did you get that axle nut on really tight? That is all that holds the
hub together.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: Popping noise when turning
 

97tjMike wrote:
> ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
> removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
> bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
> occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
> coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
> I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
> but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
> the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
> a difference.
>
> Mike
>

Just FYI, a u-joint can still 'look' OK and be bad. The needle bearings
inside can rust out on them. Look very closely at the end caps for rust
stains.

You also can jack up the wheel, turn the steering to the side and hand
spin the wheel looking for the noise or a bind in the u-joint.

Though changing the noise by moving the dust shield implies bearing issues.

Did you get that axle nut on really tight? That is all that holds the
hub together.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: Popping noise when turning
 

97tjMike wrote:
> ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
> removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
> bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
> occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
> coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
> I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
> but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
> the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
> a difference.
>
> Mike
>

Just FYI, a u-joint can still 'look' OK and be bad. The needle bearings
inside can rust out on them. Look very closely at the end caps for rust
stains.

You also can jack up the wheel, turn the steering to the side and hand
spin the wheel looking for the noise or a bind in the u-joint.

Though changing the noise by moving the dust shield implies bearing issues.

Did you get that axle nut on really tight? That is all that holds the
hub together.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: Popping noise when turning
 

97tjMike wrote:
> ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
> removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
> bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
> occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
> coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
> I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
> but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
> the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
> a difference.
>
> Mike
>

Just FYI, a u-joint can still 'look' OK and be bad. The needle bearings
inside can rust out on them. Look very closely at the end caps for rust
stains.

You also can jack up the wheel, turn the steering to the side and hand
spin the wheel looking for the noise or a bind in the u-joint.

Though changing the noise by moving the dust shield implies bearing issues.

Did you get that axle nut on really tight? That is all that holds the
hub together.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: Popping noise when turning
 

HOW DO YOU KNOW THE U-JOINT IS GOOD?

You need to take the axleshaft out, and you may as well replace the joint
since the axle is out. The joints only cost about $10, maybe $15, so you may
as well do them while the front end is taken apart.

Another thing to be looking for is a worn control arm and/or track bar
bushing(s). This would not make a "popping" sound though, so we might be
missing an obvious problem because your word choice is throwing us off.

Given your description, the usual suspect is the u-joint.

PS
I doubt that Mopar is a better part than ValueCraft.





"97tjMike" <MichaelJunior@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1185591778.716724.221300@19g2000hsx.googlegro ups.com...
> ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
> removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
> bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
> occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
> coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
> I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
> but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
> the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
> a difference.
>
> Mike
>

Re: Popping noise when turning
 

HOW DO YOU KNOW THE U-JOINT IS GOOD?

You need to take the axleshaft out, and you may as well replace the joint
since the axle is out. The joints only cost about $10, maybe $15, so you may
as well do them while the front end is taken apart.

Another thing to be looking for is a worn control arm and/or track bar
bushing(s). This would not make a "popping" sound though, so we might be
missing an obvious problem because your word choice is throwing us off.

Given your description, the usual suspect is the u-joint.

PS
I doubt that Mopar is a better part than ValueCraft.





"97tjMike" <MichaelJunior@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1185591778.716724.221300@19g2000hsx.googlegro ups.com...
> ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
> removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
> bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
> occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
> coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
> I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
> but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
> the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
> a difference.
>
> Mike
>

Re: Popping noise when turning
 

HOW DO YOU KNOW THE U-JOINT IS GOOD?

You need to take the axleshaft out, and you may as well replace the joint
since the axle is out. The joints only cost about $10, maybe $15, so you may
as well do them while the front end is taken apart.

Another thing to be looking for is a worn control arm and/or track bar
bushing(s). This would not make a "popping" sound though, so we might be
missing an obvious problem because your word choice is throwing us off.

Given your description, the usual suspect is the u-joint.

PS
I doubt that Mopar is a better part than ValueCraft.





"97tjMike" <MichaelJunior@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1185591778.716724.221300@19g2000hsx.googlegro ups.com...
> ok ok you guys were right...I was wrong. The noise still occurs. I
> removed and repeated every step from the other day. I found no loose
> bolts or anything. When I put everything back together the noise still
> occured. I had my dad drive it while I listened, and it is definately
> coming from that side. Since I know the U-Joint on that side is good,
> I'm beginning to suspect that I have a defective part (it wasn't Mopar
> but rather "Valucraft"). I'm gonna rip everything apart tomorrow (for
> the 3rd time) and exchange the part for a new one to see if that makes
> a difference.
>
> Mike
>