2001 Jeep Cherokee Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2001 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Double Cardan Joint -> Single Cardan Joint
Vehicle: 2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS

Single Cardan Joint

Disassemble

Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.

  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • Using a soft drift, tap outside of bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
  • Set yoke in an arbor press or vise with a socket whose inside diameter is large enough to receive bearing cap positioned beneath yoke.
  • Position yoke with grease fitting, if equipped, pointing up.
  • Place a socket with an outside diameter smaller than upper bearing cap on upper b...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2001 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 L6 GAS

Front

  • Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
  • Scribe alignment marks on yokes at transfer case. Place marks at pinion shaft and at each end of propeller shaft. These marks will be used for installation reference.
  • Remove universal joint strap bolts at pinion shaft yoke.
  • Disconnect propeller shaft at transfer case and remove propeller shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque universal joint strap/clamp bolts at axle yoke to 14 ft. lbs.
    • Torque flange to transfer case bolts to 20 ft. lbs.

Rear

  • Shif...

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