How to Maintain and Fix a Universal Joint on Jeep Grand Cherokee?

As a first step, disassemble the universal joint, remove all dirt from the universal joint yoke bores using a wire brush and cleaning solvent. Inspect the yokes afterward for any sign of distortion, any cracks or problems with the bearing cap bores. In case any of the components are found to be broken, replace the whole U-joint.

How to Service and Repair a Single Cardan Universal Joint on Jeep Wrangler?

Single cardan U-joint pieces cannot be fixed and should be swapped out as one if they are damaged. Clamp the yoke firmly just where it's thin, not too wide and don't tighten the vise jaws past what is comfortable. To begin, remove the axle shaft and after that, take off the bearing cap retaining snap rings. When removing the caps, add a layer of penetrating oil before the wheels are moved. Use a socket that is slightly bigger on the inside than the cap and place it around the perimeter of the cap on the yoke. In the next step, place a socket that's slightly smaller than the bearing cap between the two bearing caps. Put the yoke into a vise with the bearing cap facing up and clamp down on the sockets to push the bearing cap inside the larger socket. After loosening the jaws, slot out the sockets and bearing cap that is partly stick out of the yoke and later repeat this for the other bearing cap to remove the spider from the yoke. Before installing, place 1/3 of lubricant into the bearing caps and use extra lithium grease to help slide the parts in place. Set the spider inside the yoke, add the seals and bearings and tap the bearings into the bore just enough to keep the spider secure. Attach the socket on one bearing cap and place the yoke into a vise with that socket, tighten the vise to bring the bearing caps up into position to help install the retaining clips. At last, attach the retaining clips for the bearing cap and insert the axle shaft.

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Jeep Universal Joints, Front Part Number: 5083670AA
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- Other Name: Universal Joint - Front Axle; Drive Axle Shaft Universal Joint, Front; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint; U Joint Front Axle
- Position: Front
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2003-2006 | 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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Jeep Universal Joints Part Number: 5015694AB
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- Other Name: Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Front Universal Joint; Universal Joint Kit
- Replaces: 5015694AA, 3555556193, 4882793
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 1991-2001 | Base, Briarwood, Classic, Country, Laredo, Limited, SE, Sport | 2.5L L4, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.0L L6, 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Comanche | 1991-1992 | Base, Eliminator, Pioneer | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Grand Cherokee | 1993-2004 | 5.9 Limited, Base, Laredo, Limited, Orvis, Overland, SE, Special Edition, Sport, TSi | 4.0L L6, 4.0L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
- Liberty | 2002-2007 | 65th Anniversary Edition, Limited, Renegade, Rocky Mountain Edition, Sport | 2.4L L4, 3.7L V6, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- Wrangler | 1997-2006, 1991-1995 | 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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Jeep Universal Joints Part Number: 5014733AB
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- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Rear Universal Joint; U-Joint; Universal Joint Kit
- Replaces: 5014062AA, 5014733AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 1992-2001 | Base, Briarwood, Classic, Country, Laredo, Limited, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Comanche | 1992 | Base, Eliminator, Pioneer | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Grand Cherokee | 1999-2002 | Laredo, Limited, Overland, Sport | 4.7L V8, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- Liberty | 2002-2007 | Limited, Renegade, Sport | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- Wrangler | 2004-2005, 1997-2000, 1992-1995 | Base, Islander, Renegade, Rio Grande, Rubicon, S, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Axle Shaft, Front Part Number: 4137757
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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
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 2000-2001, 1994-1996, 1985-1991 | Base, Briarwood, Chief, Classic, Country, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Grand Cherokee | 1994-2000 | 5.9 Limited, Laredo, Limited, Orvis, SE, TSi | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
- Grand Wagoneer | 1985-1991 | Base, Limited | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
- J10 | 1984-1988 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
- J20 | 1984-1988 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
- Scrambler | 1984-1986 | Base, Laredo, Renegade, SR | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Wagoneer | 1985-1990 | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Wrangler | 2000-2012, 1994-1995 | 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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Jeep Universal Joints Part Number: 5093820AB
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- Other Name: Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint Kit
- Replaces: 5093820AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2003-2006 | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Universal Joints, Front Part Number: J8126637
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- Other Name: Universal Joint; Drive Axle Shaft Universal Joint, Front; CV Joint; U Joint; U-Joint; Joint, Universal; Spider Assembly
- Position: Front
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- CJ7 | 1984-1986 | Base, Laredo, Renegade | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Cherokee | 1985-2000 | Base, Briarwood, Chief, Classic, Country, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Comanche | 1986-1992 | Base, Chief, Custom, Eliminator, Laredo, Pioneer, X, XLS | 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Grand Cherokee | 1993 | Base, Laredo, Limited | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
- Grand Wagoneer | 1993, 1988-1991 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
- J10 | 1988 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
- J20 | 1988 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
- Wagoneer | 1985-1990 | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Wrangler | 1997-2000, 1987-1995 | Base, Islander, Laredo, Renegade, Rio Grande, S, SE, Sahara, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Jeep Universal Joints Part Number: 5161766AA
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- Other Name: Universal Joint; CV Joint; U Joint; Universal Joint Kit
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2006 | Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Universal Joints, Front Part Number: 68476678AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Universal Joint; Drive Axle Shaft Universal Joint, Front; U Joint; U-Joint; Universal Joint Kit
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 68145053AA, 68423294AA
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Gladiator | 2020-2025 | 80th Anniversary, Altitude, Freedom, High Altitude, Launch Edition, Mojave, Mojave X, NightHawk, Overland, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Texas Trail, Willys, Willys Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Wrangler | 2007-2025 | 75th Anniversary, 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited High Tide, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Moab, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon 392, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon X, Unlimited Rubicon X 4xe, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Sport S 4xe, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys 4xe, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 2.0L L4, 3.0L V6, 3.6L V6, 3.8L V6, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV), 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
- Wrangler JK | 2018 | Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Jeep 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
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2003-2006 | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Universal Joints, Front Part Number: 68017182AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: U Joint; Drive Axle Shaft Universal Joint, Front; U-Joint; Universal Joint Kit; Universal Joint
- Position: Front
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2007-2012 | 70th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited X, X, X-S | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Jeep Universal Joints Part Number: 5175392AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Universal Joint; U Joint
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Wrangler | 2006 | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Universal Joints Part Number: J8130750
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint; Universal Joint; U Joint; Spider Package, Front Propeller; Package, Universal Joint; Universal Joint Package; Spider Package
Fits the following Jeep Models:
- Cherokee | 1992-1996 | Base, Briarwood, Classic, Country, Laredo, Limited, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Comanche | 1992 | Base, Eliminator, Pioneer | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- Grand Cherokee | 1993-1998 | 5.9 Limited, Base, Laredo, Limited, Orvis, SE, TSi | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Jeep Universal Joint

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Jeep Universal Joint allows the torque to flow with smoothness, allowing the axles to flex without damaging the drive line. Driving over boulders, tearing through the desert, and commuting through the snow, Jeep is powered by heavy ladder frames and clever Selec-Terrain modes and yank-off doors. Jeep takes practical fun to all the cabins with roof panels that you can fit in the trunk, digital displays that are crisp, voice prompts that comprehend slang, and over the air updates. The owners of Jeeps do share trail tips as secret passwords even when they meet in parking lots as they find community in the rigs since they are sturdy and repairable even after pavement princesses give up. Jeep does not lie to their badge and puts low-range gearing first, which means teens in pursuit of mud or adults with kayaks in their vehicles get real grip rather than glitter and shine. Universal Joint is located at one end of the driveshaft, allowing the shaft to tilt forward or back and still be able to turn on a rut, pothole, and even hanging off-camber ledges during hard throttle. Universal Joint applies a forged cross, hardened needle bearings, press-fit cups, and heavy seals to shake off sand grit, creek dunkings, and abrupt suspension droop. Universal Joint is airtight forever and thus grease starvation or squeak course is never a short cut. Clunks are also suppressed by Universal Joint in syncing rotational pulses, which can provide steering feel that does not get clogged when you stall over a rocky hill or when you are tearing up the highway.

Jeep Universal Joint Parts and Q&A

Universal Joints
5015694AB
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Universal Joint on Jeep Grand Cherokee?
A:
As a first step, disassemble the universal joint, remove all dirt from the universal joint yoke bores using a wire brush and cleaning solvent. Inspect the yokes afterward for any sign of distortion, any cracks or problems with the bearing cap bores. In case any of the components are found to be broken, replace the whole U-joint.
Axle Shaft, Front
4137757
Q: How to Service and Repair a Single Cardan Universal Joint on Jeep Wrangler?
A:
Single cardan U-joint pieces cannot be fixed and should be swapped out as one if they are damaged. Clamp the yoke firmly just where it's thin, not too wide and don't tighten the vise jaws past what is comfortable. To begin, remove the axle shaft and after that, take off the bearing cap retaining snap rings. When removing the caps, add a layer of penetrating oil before the wheels are moved. Use a socket that is slightly bigger on the inside than the cap and place it around the perimeter of the cap on the yoke. In the next step, place a socket that's slightly smaller than the bearing cap between the two bearing caps. Put the yoke into a vise with the bearing cap facing up and clamp down on the sockets to push the bearing cap inside the larger socket. After loosening the jaws, slot out the sockets and bearing cap that is partly stick out of the yoke and later repeat this for the other bearing cap to remove the spider from the yoke. Before installing, place 1/3 of lubricant into the bearing caps and use extra lithium grease to help slide the parts in place. Set the spider inside the yoke, add the seals and bearings and tap the bearings into the bore just enough to keep the spider secure. Attach the socket on one bearing cap and place the yoke into a vise with that socket, tighten the vise to bring the bearing caps up into position to help install the retaining clips. At last, attach the retaining clips for the bearing cap and insert the axle shaft.