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Clunking noise front drivers side video link attached


thinmints
03-13-2016, 05:50 PM
96 Cherokee xj 4WD started to get a clunk noise, it would correct itself if i kept driving but now it seems to last longer any ideas
https://youtu.be/2Dc7qfbPZ3A

MikeCStig
03-14-2016, 12:47 AM
The only 2 things I can think of are either a problem in the front differential, or worn spider gears in the cv joint. Is the problem more common going around corners, or does this happen in a straight line too?

fredjacksonsan
03-14-2016, 12:20 PM
Questions: How many miles on your Jeep?

During the video, could you feel a jerkiness or resistance when turning the wheel and making the noise?

Can you turn the tire when 4wd is engaged? If so agree with a stripped gear.

Is the noise coming from the hub/wheel area or the differential area?

It definitely sounds like from your description that it lasts longer definitely indicates a failing part. It could even be a bearing; next time you drive somewhere, compare the temperatures of the front wheels. If the side making the noise is hotter, then that would point me toward the bearing.

thinmints
03-25-2016, 01:10 AM
just straight, doesn't do it going backwards, i can put it in 4wd and no problems. and it seems only to happen when its wet outside. im going to put new wheel hubs on ( i have 350k on my rig) so while im doing that i might just replace the u joints as well

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