Rear Axle Bearings and Seals Replacement Jeep Cherokee XJ

[@kennyb9613]

I have to do this on a 99 cherokee that I picked up a couple of months ago. This is the 2nd video I've watched, and I will be using this one as my reference. Detailed, and easy to follow and everything's been visible to me. The other one was harder to follow, so thank you!

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@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

[@tnqualified6349]

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

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped!

[@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!

[@alecsithong]

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

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you. Glad it helped!

[@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!

[@danhambrick6331]

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

[@MajorWeakness]

It's definitely going to be interesting!

[@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

[@JeffJones-om2nh]

Made it look super simple!! Thanks!!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks

[@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

[@tristanhawkins1751]

Awesome video brotha thanks

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you

[@foxfloot]

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

[@MajorWeakness]

Hope it helps

[@98LS1210]

Thank you

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@Spruce-Bug]

Fantastic video, Thank you!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you

[@nalvarez3505]

Exelent video thank you sir!

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@jdean1851]

THANX from 20f Idaho! Great job"

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad to be of help

[@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

[@pererikbertholdsson8645]

Really informative thx a lot, greetings from Sweden!!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you. Greetings from USA!

[@Justin-s1m7l]

How to put the rear brake drums

[@MajorWeakness]

Don't have a video on that

[@RA-uj3nm]

Outstanding tutorial 👍👍🍺🍺

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks

[@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

[@michaelfrench343]

Great video very informative.

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks

[@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

[@ralphnabozny8494]

This guy is very good

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks for watching

[@girlgolden8491]

FREE tool rentals? That’s GROOVY!

[@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

[@Timw00d13]

Super helpful thanks so much for this!

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@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

[@OliverParilla-k2k]

Bieautiful video thenks 😊

[@MajorWeakness]

thanks

[@dealinwithit1]

great vid

[@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.

[@RyanDickinson-m1g]

Is it the same for both sides?

[@MajorWeakness]

Yes

[@joshuazientara4452]

Thank you for sharing.

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@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.

[@CharlieRoamin]

Very Good video - !!!!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you

[@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.

[@TalesoftheScales]

How much would you charge for this ??

[@MajorWeakness]

About 500.00 but I'm not a professional mechanic

[@stephenpatton8690]

Great video, bro! Thank you!

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome

[@losdelujoraulbotello4555]

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

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@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

[@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!

[@mehmetdurmus9016]

Super

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks

[@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

[@stephenpatton8690]

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