Driver side Wheel Squeeking

[Dakom]

The driver side wheel is squeeking but it is only when i turn right does not matter if i am braking or accelerating it goes SQUEEK ..... SQUEEK .....SQUEEK
any ideas hope fully its some thing simple:sign0181:

[bigjim350]

Well its either gonna be the brakes, hub bearing, or ujoint.

[bluedragon436]

Sounds similar to what mine is doing, except mine stops making the squeeking or whatever sound, when I apply they brakes... so I'm pretty sure it is something brake wise... I'm hoping to tear into it this week...

[Dakom]

jacked the front end up and when i spin either tire the driver ide u-joint makes a clink and looks like its moving up and down slighty is that bad i know the u joints shot but does that mean i need a new axle and are u-joints cheap a easy to replace on a xj it is a 4wd

[Dakom]

88 jeep xj bad u joint - YouTube

[bigjim350]

Yep thats your source of the sound. That u-joint is completely shot. No you wont need a new axle, just a Ujoint. Very easy to replace, just like any other U-joint. Your gonna have to pull your axle shafts to replace them, but that is very easy as well. U-joint ranges from $9(cheapest) to $16(best) at autozone. As worn as that one is, id replace both sides

[Dakom]

I plan to but the passenger side is rock solid and i thought u only have to pull the axel shaft if it had C Clips

[bluedragon436]

I'm hoping once I get a chance to jack mine up it'll be that easy to diagnose the issue.. it is really annoying, especially when driving through town with the windows down, listening to it echo off the buildings!!

[bigjim350]

There is no way to replace the u-joint while the axle shaft is still in the housing. Now since there isnt any c-clips you dont have to remove the diff cover. You just take off the brake caliper, rotor, and then remove the 3 bolts on the hub bearing. The axle shaft will then slide right out so that you will be able to replace the joint.

[Dakom]

oh ok thank you for your help hopefuly i can get a hold of you tomorrow if i run into any problems now i am not 100% sure if its a non c clip how to you tell it is a dana 30

[bigjim350]

All the XJ front D30's are non c-clip axles.

[Dakom]

well that was easy any idea what i should put back in the diff and will i need a new gasket

[Dakom]

that and i dont know alot about this jeep so i will have to count the splines and become a little more familiar

[bigjim350]

Since your just pulling the axles and not the diff cover, you shouldnt lose and fluid and no gaskets will need to be replaced. To replace the u-joints all you will need to buy is the ujoints.

[bigjim350]

Also FYI you will need a 13mm 12 point socket to get the hub bearing bolts out. The bolts dont have the regular 6 point head on em.

[bigjim350]

These links will help you a lot
http://stu-offroad.com/axle/d30/axle-1.htm
http://stu-offroad.com/axle/d30/axle-2.htm
http://stu-offroad.com/axle/ujoint1/u-joint-1.htm
http://stu-offroad.com/axle/ujoint1/u-joint-2.htm
http://stu-offroad.com/axle/ujoint1/u-joint-3.htm
http://stu-offroad.com/axle/ujoint1/u-joint-4.htm

[Dakom]

well that was a pain in the ass went through 3 u joints turns out its either a wrangler axle or axle shaft cause an 88 wrangler u joint was the only on that fit properly then it was a new hub then brake pads then brake shoes then rear spring kit then wheel cylinders then master cylinder and brake booster it was a pain