Rear Axle Bearings and Seals Replacement Jeep Cherokee XJ

Instruction on how to replace rear axle bearings and removing axle on a Jeep Cherokee XJ with a stock Chrysler 8.25 Differential
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[@davel3402]

This is a great video - Thanks to you I just replaced both rear axle bearings on my '99 Cherokee XJ. Trickiest bit was getting the new bearings/seals in - that took some hammering! This is a great guide for someone who hasn't done the job before, and really appreciated. Also it really helped that you identified the tools used and the Lucas Oil etc... I couldn't rent the slide-hammer/remover here in the UK, but I was able to buy them and it's still cheaper than a repair shop! - thank you!

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped and your repair a success

[@foxfloot]

Thanks for this, doing this repair on my 99 next weekend

[@MajorWeakness]

Hope it helps

[@pererikbertholdsson8645]

Really informative thx a lot, greetings from Sweden!!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you. Greetings from USA!

[@Suberten]

I was looking for a jeep xj rear axle replacement video and this one just pop up. Really nice and simple explained. Going to do mine tomorrow. thanks!

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@98LS1210]

Thank you

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@Timw00d13]

Super helpful thanks so much for this!

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@girlgolden8491]

FREE tool rentals? That’s GROOVY!

[@joshuazientara4452]

Thank you for sharing.

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@OliverParilla-k2k]

Bieautiful video thenks 😊

[@MajorWeakness]

thanks

[@darrellspinner7154]

Great video but let me ask , I have a 1984 jeep Cherokee pioneer with select-trac. I guess this video does not apply to the select-trac model ? the gearing in the differential housing was more complicated than in this video so I decided not to proceed any further. Thanks Spinner

[@MajorWeakness]

A 1984 cherokee had a different axle. Probably an AMC 35 or Dana 35. Mine in this video is a Chrysler 8.25

[@bobsilver3983]

At a dealership near me is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee with only 44,000 miles and the dealer says its on a lift and they have to replace rear end bearing because they heard howling while driving it. How could bearing go bad at 44,000 miles? Does this sound right? Other than that the Jeep is insanely nice.$11,500 for it.

[@MajorWeakness]

Could be age if the jeep sat in one spot for a long time or if it was pulled behind an RV where it has a lot of miles on the axle bit not registered on the computer

[@GKirkland1]

I have 1997 Grand Cherokee Loredo. Is this process the same or do I have to press em on the axel shaft?

[@MajorWeakness]

See if you have a Chrysler 8.25 rear Differential. If you do then it's the same procedure

[@nalvarez3505]

Exelent video thank you sir!

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@tristanhawkins1751]

Awesome video brotha thanks

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you

[@1stNightingale]

Hi there, fantastic work, i'll be using your video as a walkthrough, but i have a Dana 35. Just wondering if you've done the inner seals as well and if they are the same as the outer?

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks. I ve never done inner seals

[@OvertravelX]

Been a while since you've asked, but there isn't an inner seal on the rear. The gear oil runs all the way out to the end of the axle tubes to lubricate the bearing he just replaced. Hence the outer seal.

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Major.Cant wait to see this cross country trip you are taking.👍👍😁😁

[@MajorWeakness]

It's definitely going to be interesting!

[@chrisbragg3084]

Thank you for this DETAILED video and explanation of EVERYTHING YOUR TOUCHING in the video….you helped me get my sitting 91 cherokee drive (somewhat normal) again 🤣🙏🏻 thank you!

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped!

[@stephenpatton8690]

Spray the hell out of that thing! Wipe. Spray. Repeat

[@Blairzboy]

My 93 Cherokee had a Dana 35 that 12 point bolt holding the pin in was a 1/4 inch wrench everything else was the same

[@MajorWeakness]

I don't have any experience with the D35

[@Spruce-Bug]

Fantastic video, Thank you!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you

[@Justin-s1m7l]

How to put the rear brake drums

[@MajorWeakness]

Don't have a video on that

[@cbrunnem6102]

worried about starting the bearing dry but stick your dirty fingers all in it and set the bearing in your dirty pants. dirt will kill a bearing extremely quickly.

[@MajorWeakness]

I've had to replace them 3 times since this video

[@henrylewis608]

Buy on bag of gear oil and 2 bottles and you can fill the bag up. Great video tho. Looking doing this soon

[@MajorWeakness]

That's what I did on my other XJ!

[@kennysmith9987]

Well idk if you’re luring me into false confidence but this looks super simple and I’m gonna attempt to do it myself

[@MajorWeakness]

Really not complicated. Hardest part is the seized bolts. Be very careful with heating bolts. Of course I cannot recommend using fire near your fuel areas!

[@kevinritter4932]

Would the dana 35 in the rear of my 1990 yj be the same disassembly procedure?

[@MajorWeakness]

1990 could have c clips or not. I believe it was transition year. If it has c clips then should be similar

[@CharlieRoamin]

Very Good video - !!!!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you

[@alecsithong]

Excellent work Major! It was well done and clear to do. Thanks so much!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you. Glad it helped!

[@JeffJones-om2nh]

Made it look super simple!! Thanks!!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks

[@losdelujoraulbotello4555]

Gracias a tu video voy a cambiarlo yo mismo comprare las herramientas apropiadas thanks a lot

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@jdean1851]

THANX from 20f Idaho! Great job"

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad to be of help

[@tnqualified6349]

Fantastic Video, Took about half an hour thanks to you. Thanks!

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped!

[@TalesoftheScales]

How much would you charge for this ??

[@MajorWeakness]

About 500.00 but I'm not a professional mechanic

[@mehmetdurmus9016]

Super

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks

[@RyanDickinson-m1g]

Is it the same for both sides?

[@MajorWeakness]

Yes

[@joeordinary209]

Regarding bearing prices, in Rockauto, the price range is from 5(Schaeffler/ FAG) -38(Mopar) usd each...still well known brands, any particular to avoid? Or to recommend?

[@MajorWeakness]

I have experience with National, Moog, brand. I can't vouch for others. You can't go wrong with the oem mopar if u are doing stock. Try Morrisb4x4 for other brands.

[@joeordinary209]

@@MajorWeakness Thanks!

[@isaacjanness7897]

SKF is another great option, they make lots of bearings for the industrial world

[@MajorWeakness]

@@isaacjanness7897 true!

[@isaacjanness7897]

​@MajorWeakness I've used SKF front hubs on my brother's Comanche, and I just replaced my clutch throwout bearing with and SKF. The quality is definitely noticeable just by looking at the parts right out of the box

[@oomfh]

I have a hum in my left front suspension. Replaced wheel bearing, U-joint and a partially seized caliper. Invested in a Steelman wireless chassisEar and determined I need an AXLE bearing. Have you replaced a front AXLE bearing on your Cherokee? If so, is the procedure, tools close to being the same? Thx

[@MajorWeakness]

www.quadratec.com/jeep-replacement-parts/cherokee-xj/xj-dana-30-front.php See diagram from link. It could be #10 or #2 making the noise. You might want to move the listener near #2 to see of louder. Somewhat a different procedure. I haven't changed on mine as of yet.

[@ky0611]

How do you know if the bearings are bad?

[@MajorWeakness]

Normally you would hear a humming or grinding noise. Also if you hold the tire try to move and test for play that is another way.

[@michaelfrench343]

Great video very informative.

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks

[@moejr14]

What were your symptoms

[@MajorWeakness]

No noise symptoms. Just a leaky seal. Gear oil in my brake drum. Decided to replace bearings since I was about to drive across country

[@ralphnabozny8494]

This guy is very good

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks for watching

[@dealinwithit1]

great vid

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you

[@Appalachian_Asshole]

Those collapsible bottles are great but if you don't have them or a pump I'll drill a 20oz coke lid to fit about a foot hose in it that reaches almost to the bottom of the bottle and still have a few inches sticking out the top making a squeeze bottle pump hopefully someone finds that useful

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks for the tip

[@stephenpatton8690]

Great video, bro! Thank you!

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome