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recon4christ
02-12-2010, 16:31
My front drive shaft it squeaking pretty bad, I'm sure its the cardin joint, the damn thing is sealed with out a lube point. Does anyone know a way to lube it or do I need to look into getting a new drive shaft?
Jeffb_79
02-12-2010, 16:41
My front drive shaft it squeaking pretty bad, I'm sure its the cardin joint, the damn thing is sealed with out a lube point. Does anyone know a way to lube it or do I need to look into getting a new drive shaft?

The centering ball is shot.
You've got 2 options: rebuild or replace

You can rebuild for about $130 give or take.
Here's a link to rebuilding:
http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/driveshaft/driveshaft-5.htm
HillBillE
02-12-2010, 17:29
If you buy a new shaft, you can get the ones that are greasable.

If you run a lot of mud or water, it's a good idea.

Otherwise, installing a new ball and spring isn't to bad. It does help to have a second set of hands!
TJ 4 the Boxers
02-12-2010, 17:45
Either way get it done ASAP, or disconnect. Don't want it to freeze up and possibly blow up the T-case.
Jeffb_79
02-12-2010, 17:54
I'll add... if you get ones that are greaseable, you'll probably have to remove the drive shaft to actually get to the zerks in the u joints and centering ball.
recon4christ
02-12-2010, 18:58
Hey thanks for the input, its getting real noisy down there so I need to pull it off untill its fixed. Thanks again.
Redleg
02-23-2010, 07:30
Recon, what did you do about this, because my Jeep is now chirping like crazy. I took it to big O but they said it's fine. I'm calling BS, because fine doesn't sound like this.
Jeffb_79
02-23-2010, 07:32
Recon, what did you do about this, because my Jeep is now chirping like crazy. I took it to big O but they said it's fine. I'm calling BS, because fine doesn't sound like this.

You need to pull it off before it fails.
I think the links I posted at the beginning of this thread have all the parts numbers for the centering ball and u joints.
Redleg
02-23-2010, 07:34
Yeah done driving it today, will pull apart tonight.
Redleg
02-23-2010, 19:30
Pulled the front drive shaft, but now to figure out what next. Most of the local auto parts stores don't seem to carry the centering ball. I either have to order from NAPA, or find someplace else that carries them.
Jeffb_79
02-23-2010, 19:34
Order it from Napa.... the ones around here are pretty good about getting parts in within 24 hrs.
armymedic
02-23-2010, 19:41
Take the shaft off and take it to the fisher machine shop they will rebuild it the same day.
Redleg
02-23-2010, 19:42
Where is Fisher machine shop?
armymedic
02-23-2010, 20:05
Go out Wilson gate pass wall-mart light, cross bridge, go threw next light machine shop on the right.
Redleg
02-23-2010, 20:07
Sweet, I know where I am going tomorrow. Any idea how much they ask?
armymedic
02-23-2010, 20:26
Mine was like 120 i think but i had all 3 joints replaced and the centering ball. I may be wrong if i am i blame it on the TBI.:D
Redleg
02-23-2010, 20:45
Sweet, because I plan on doing the same.