09-21-2015, 03:49 PM
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:
Browse all: General Overview
- Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 1999 to 2004 Crash Test and Safety Ratings
Important Information to help you understand your Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Browse all: General Overview
XJ Ask the Question Thread
04-04-2013, 05:46 PM
::CF Moderator::
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Prescott, Az
Posts: 43,971
Received 1,559 Likes
on
1,263 Posts
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
04-04-2013, 06:21 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Carrollton, GA
Posts: 14,553
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output
The BPE's fit front or rear
04-04-2013, 06:52 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,242
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1992 Cherokee Sport
Engine: Bone-Stock 242
04-04-2013, 06:55 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,522
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6 HO
Aren't all the replacement RMS's two piece anyhow?
04-04-2013, 06:57 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,242
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1992 Cherokee Sport
Engine: Bone-Stock 242
04-04-2013, 07:13 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: some small town oregon
Posts: 15,581
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
8 Posts
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
You dont need to pull the trans. Simple steps here.
Drain oil
Remove oil pan.
Remove rear main cap.
Use soft brass punch to tap upper seal out
Grease up new upper half seal.
Install with light taps of hammer
Put lower seal in main cap.
Put sealer on edges of seal where they meet up.
Install rear main cap and torque to spec
Reinstall pan with new gasket
Add oil.
Feel good for doing t yourself.
Drain oil
Remove oil pan.
Remove rear main cap.
Use soft brass punch to tap upper seal out
Grease up new upper half seal.
Install with light taps of hammer
Put lower seal in main cap.
Put sealer on edges of seal where they meet up.
Install rear main cap and torque to spec
Reinstall pan with new gasket
Add oil.
Feel good for doing t yourself.
04-04-2013, 07:39 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Summerville, Ga
Posts: 6,322
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.
And also check to make sure it even is your rear main. A leaking oil filter adapter can look like a rear main leak if you're not looking real hard.
04-04-2013, 08:33 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2,522
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6 HO
You dont need to pull the trans. Simple steps here.
Drain oil
Remove oil pan.
Remove rear main cap.
Use soft brass punch to tap upper seal out
Grease up new upper half seal.
Install with light taps of hammer
Put lower seal in main cap.
Put sealer on edges of seal where they meet up.
Install rear main cap and torque to spec
Reinstall pan with new gasket
Add oil.
Feel good for doing t yourself.
Drain oil
Remove oil pan.
Remove rear main cap.
Use soft brass punch to tap upper seal out
Grease up new upper half seal.
Install with light taps of hammer
Put lower seal in main cap.
Put sealer on edges of seal where they meet up.
Install rear main cap and torque to spec
Reinstall pan with new gasket
Add oil.
Feel good for doing t yourself.
04-04-2013, 08:35 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Oregon
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Mines got oil everywhere. I think its my valve cover since its all over around it and dripping off the oil drain nut and off the transmission opposite said nut. Not sure though.
On a side note, zj steering is in finally installed.
And does anyone know how much an sye shortens the output shaft? Just curious since i measured from end of each yoke and got around 26.5" and my new shaft is 30.5"s compressed i believe plus another 3"s extended. Just wanna make sure itll work.
On a side note, zj steering is in finally installed.
And does anyone know how much an sye shortens the output shaft? Just curious since i measured from end of each yoke and got around 26.5" and my new shaft is 30.5"s compressed i believe plus another 3"s extended. Just wanna make sure itll work.
04-04-2013, 08:51 PM
Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Manchester CT
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 87
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.5 4 banger
Ive got a question that searching didnt quite satify, so Im here to pick brains.
Ive got an 87 with a vac disconnect D30. Would converting the disconnect to a cable (to ditch the unreliable Vacuum setup) and then welding the open diff be an option?
The way i understand it is the diff itself is open. normally you wouldnt want to lock it w/o having a way to unlock it for street use. but seeing as the passenger axle shaft is a 2pc, would welding the diff and then using the disconnect to unlock the axle be a viable option?
I know theres more prefered methods, but im trying to keep this as low of a dollar build as possible, and it honestly sees more offroad than on road. (ive got a company vehicle)
Ive got an 87 with a vac disconnect D30. Would converting the disconnect to a cable (to ditch the unreliable Vacuum setup) and then welding the open diff be an option?
The way i understand it is the diff itself is open. normally you wouldnt want to lock it w/o having a way to unlock it for street use. but seeing as the passenger axle shaft is a 2pc, would welding the diff and then using the disconnect to unlock the axle be a viable option?
I know theres more prefered methods, but im trying to keep this as low of a dollar build as possible, and it honestly sees more offroad than on road. (ive got a company vehicle)
04-04-2013, 09:04 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Glendale,Az
Posts: 1,458
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl
You dont need to pull the trans. Simple steps here.
Drain oil
Remove oil pan.
Remove rear main cap.
Use soft brass punch to tap upper seal out
Grease up new upper half seal.
Install with light taps of hammer
Put lower seal in main cap.
Put sealer on edges of seal where they meet up.
Install rear main cap and torque to spec
Reinstall pan with new gasket
Add oil.
Feel good for doing t yourself.
Drain oil
Remove oil pan.
Remove rear main cap.
Use soft brass punch to tap upper seal out
Grease up new upper half seal.
Install with light taps of hammer
Put lower seal in main cap.
Put sealer on edges of seal where they meet up.
Install rear main cap and torque to spec
Reinstall pan with new gasket
Add oil.
Feel good for doing t yourself.
04-04-2013, 09:23 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Pahrump, NV
Posts: 1,185
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I am going to be re-gearing and locking the front and back. Right now I have 3.07's and plan on going down to 4.11's, with spartan or Detroit lockers. I am confused about "carriers", will a new carrier come with the lockers, or something extra I need to purchase? From what I understand, I will need new carriers. D30 front, C8.25 rear.
Thanks
Dave
Thanks
Dave
04-04-2013, 10:14 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: some small town oregon
Posts: 15,581
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
8 Posts
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I am going to be re-gearing and locking the front and back. Right now I have 3.07's and plan on going down to 4.11's, with spartan or Detroit lockers. I am confused about "carriers", will a new carrier come with the lockers, or something extra I need to purchase? From what I understand, I will need new carriers. D30 front, C8.25 rear.
Thanks
Dave
Thanks
Dave
04-04-2013, 11:52 PM
CF Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Carrollton, GA
Posts: 14,553
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output