Snapped driveshaft u joint
#1
Snapped driveshaft u joint
I was going through some trails and snapped at my u joint, i need some help to figure out whats missing, its a 95 2wd cherokee, so i need to piece it back together, i have no clue what was supposed to go between the two, i keep getting wrong info and need an acurate bit of help
All studs left in the yoke
And this is all thats left on the drive shaft
All studs left in the yoke
And this is all thats left on the drive shaft
#2
Moderator CF K9-unit
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,842
Likes: 9
From: Alaska
Year: 2000 sport
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: New 4.0l from s&j engines
You are missing the Drive shaft straps (u-joint bolts)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Cheroke...dXvl9p&vxp=mtr
and you will need a new u-joint..Napa has it..
Also did the Tab/ear break off..
Might need a new yoke also.. I would replace if the Tab is broke..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Cheroke...dXvl9p&vxp=mtr
and you will need a new u-joint..Napa has it..
Also did the Tab/ear break off..
Might need a new yoke also.. I would replace if the Tab is broke..
#4
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 896
Likes: 32
From: Nationwide, USA
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Renix 4.0
As Duma mentioned above, you're missing the "straps" that hold the u-joint to the yoke. Click on the link he provided. You can see the remainder of the bolts still in the yoke. The yoke may be damaged, and you'll need to drill out the sheared off bolts. I'd just get a junkyard yoke if it was my vehicle, though a new one from Crown or the like may be cheap enough.
The driveshaft length is adjustable, by nature. You can slide the end of the driveshaft toward the yoke.
The driveshaft length is adjustable, by nature. You can slide the end of the driveshaft toward the yoke.
#6
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 896
Likes: 32
From: Nationwide, USA
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Renix 4.0
Oh yeah, stock on 2WD must have a slip yoke like the 4WD. Then the yoke must slide in and out. Only other thing that might be missing is the front section of a double-cardan driveshaft. Not sure how likely that is.
Someone with more knowledge than I will likely chime in.
Someone with more knowledge than I will likely chime in.
#7
CF Veteran
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,208
Likes: 4
From: Ocean County, NJ
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Yes, the drive shaft is solid. It uses a slip yoke. It's job is to allow the driveshaft to move up and down as the suspension oscillates. If I were you, I'd get a new yoke, straps, and ujoint. The only way they break like that is from loose fitment. If the ujoint doesn't sit flush or the straps aren't tight enough, this happens.
This kit is nice too
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10463.html
This kit is nice too
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/10463.html
Last edited by Jeepin'_Aint_EZ; 12-07-2016 at 10:40 AM.
Trending Topics
#10
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: St. Albert
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Most RWD vehicles I can think of have a single cardan driveshaft that has a slip yoke in the transfer case, your situation is not unusual. At this point, I would replace the whole yoke with the kit mentioned before, unless you've got some really good drill bits and a very steady arm (the yoke material is softer than the bolts, so good luck drilling 4 of them straight).
Last edited by EvstaG; 12-07-2016 at 10:52 AM.
#13
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: St. Albert
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6