How to Assemble a Grand Cherokee Open Front Axle?

It's the gears in the front diff. that are bad. You will need to replace those gears or the entire front solid axle.

Sounds like the front axle in engaged,if it is command trac there may be a problem with the vacuum "motor" on the front axle.

Hi, the likely problem is a worn out CV joint on one of your axles. Check for a torn boot on either axle. Once a toot tears open, dirt gets in and wears out the joint. Please let me know if you have more questions, and thanks for using FixYa.

It is actually very easy. Lift the vehicle and support it properly remove the 5 lug nuts retaining the wheel. Remove the wheel. If it is a 4 wheel drive remove the spindle nut locking the c.v. axle to the hub. Remove the washer. Push the axle through the splined hub. using a 13 mm or 15mm depending on the hub remove the three bolts reatining the hub assemble to the steering knuckle. assemble in reverse order.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.0L or 4.7L same part.

Constant Velocity (CV) joint boot kit front axle shaft left or right outer part # 686115 this is a NAPA part #.

FRONT:
Removal & Installation

1. Remove the nut, retainer and grommet from the shock stud in the engine compartment.
   
2. Raise and support the front axle.
   
3. Remove the lower mounting nuts from the axle bracket.
   
4. Remove the shock absorber.
   

To install:

1. Position the lower retainer and grommet on the shock stud. Insert the shock absorber through the shock tower hole.
   
2. Install the lower shock studs into the axle bracket.
   
3. Install the mounting nuts and tighten to 250 in. lbs. (28 Nm).
   
4. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
   
5. Install the upper grommet, retainer and nut on the stud in the engine compartment.
   

Rear:

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, please familiarize yourself with safety procedures.
   
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   • Upper locknut and washer from the frame bracket stud, on the Grand Cherokee
     
   • Lower bolt, nut and washers from the axle shaft tube bracket
     
   • Shock absorber
     

To install:

1. Place the shock absorber upper end in position and tighten the fasteners to the following specifications:
   
   • Cherokee: 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)
     
   • 1999–01 Grand Cherokee:68 ft. lbs. (92 Nm)
     
   • 2002–04 Grand Cherokee: 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm).
     
   • 2005 Grand Cherokee: 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
     
2. Place the shock absorber lower end in position and tighten the fasteners to the following specifications:
   
   • Cherokee: 46 ft. lbs. (62 Nm)
     
   • 1999–01 Grand Cherokee:68 ft. lbs. (92 Nm)
     
   • 2002–05 Grand Cherokee: 115 Nm (85 Nm).
     
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remove wheel and tire caliper and rotor axle nut hub bearing pull axle out of spindle slide new axle in and reverse procedure

Remove tire, brake caliper and rotor (before doing this use a solid breaker bar and a long steel pipe to remove center nut on axle) It is tight (about 170lbs) Once everything is off, put the nut on the axle backweards and make it even with end. give it a tap with a hammer to break it free from the bearing splines. There are three 12point bolts on the backside of the steering knuckle. back them out a bit and use a chisel between the bearing and knuckle to get it free. Use lots of wd40 or other solvent. If you need to, hammer a bit on three bolts.But not so much you can't get a wrench on them. as bearing becomes free, remove bolts and finish. Assemble in oposite order (but no hammering) when tightening axle nut use # I gave you and do not loosen to get cotter pin through hole...tighten further.

MAYBE THE BRAKE HOSE MAKING THE BRAKES STICK @HEATING UP THE ROTOR DOES IT PULL RT. OR LF? OR IS THE CV BOOT BROKEN?THE BURNT SMELL DOEN'T USUALLY HAPPEN WITH AN AXEL PROBLEM

undo the lower plug on your diff housing,drain tighten plug up, undo top plug fill til overflow,same as front,oil refer to owners manual or call local service centre