How to Maintain and Fix a Single Cardan Universal Joint on 2006 Jeep Wrangler?

Beforehand, use EP N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease with extreme pressure 1 to 2 when servicing and repairing a single cardan universal joint. Insert the cross into the yoke so that the lube fitting is pointing upwards if you have one. After that, set a bearing cap over the trunnion and line it up with the yoke bore, then push the bearing cap into the bore far enough to clear the groove for the clip. Add a snap ring to the other end and perform the steps again for this bearing cap. To set the needle bearings, strike the yoke with a soft hammer if the joint feels stiff or doesn't move freely. The last step is to grease the lube fitting if your car has one.

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2006 Jeep Wrangler Universal Joints, Front Part Number: 5083670AA
$80.17 MSRP: $123.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Universal Joint - Front Axle; Drive Axle Shaft Universal Joint, Front; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint; U Joint Front Axle
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 1.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.1 x 4.0 x 1.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5083670AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Universal Joints Part Number: 5015694AB
$81.00 MSRP: $124.00
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- Other Name: Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Front Universal Joint; Universal Joint Kit
- Replaces: 5015694AA, 3555556193, 4882793
- Item Weight: 1.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 1.7 x 6.1 x 7.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5015694AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, Base, Islander, Renegade, Rio Grande, Rubicon, S, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 2.4L L4, 2.5L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.0L L6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Axle Shaft, Front Part Number: 4137757
$73.28 MSRP: $165.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Universal Joint; Drive Axle Shaft Universal Joint, Front; U Joint; Universal Joints; Joint Kit, W/Bearings & Rings; Front Axle Shaft; Universal Joint Kit
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 1.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.0 x 6.0 x 1.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4137757
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, 70th Anniversary, Renegade, Rio Grande, Rubicon, S, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited X, X, X-S | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Universal Joints Part Number: 5161766AA
$44.91 MSRP: $56.93
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- Other Name: Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint Kit
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5161766AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2006 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Universal Joints Part Number: 5093820AB
$72.39 MSRP: $83.05
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- Other Name: Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint Kit
- Replaces: 5093820AA
- Item Weight: 1.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5093820AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Universal Joints, Front Center Part Number: 5093377AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Kit; Universal Joint, Front Center, Front Forward, Front Rearward; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint
- Position: Front Center
- Replaces: 5093377AB
- Item Weight: 2.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.1 x 4.5 x 2.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5093377AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Universal Joints Part Number: 5175392AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Universal Joint; U Joint
- Item Weight: 1.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5175392AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Jeep Wrangler Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2006 Jeep Wrangler Universal Joint Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Single Cardan Universal Joint on 2006 Jeep Wrangler?
A: Beforehand, use EP N.L.G.I. Grade 1 or 2 grease with extreme pressure 1 to 2 when servicing and repairing a single cardan universal joint. Insert the cross into the yoke so that the lube fitting is pointing upwards if you have one. After that, set a bearing cap over the trunnion and line it up with the yoke bore, then push the bearing cap into the bore far enough to clear the groove for the clip. Add a snap ring to the other end and perform the steps again for this bearing cap. To set the needle bearings, strike the yoke with a soft hammer if the joint feels stiff or doesn't move freely. The last step is to grease the lube fitting if your car has one.