New noise...

[HoosierJeeper]

I've just noticed a new noise...I can best describe it as a muted popcorn popping sound. It occurs at slow rolling speeds and braking in city traffic. Any thoughts?

 

[tjkj2002]

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Sorry couldn't help myself.

 

[Porkchop]

Ill guess umm a u joint

 

[03 JEEP KJ BIG BLUE]

ill guess its the crap load of salt mn uses on the road trying to free itself from every nook and cranny of your jeep

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Not sure about that...I thought I did a pretty good job of washing it every week, maybe I missed a spot.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

CV joint perhaps?

 

[rockymountain]

voting CV. Right, left or front driveshaft. can you tell where its coming from?

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Drivers one has some really really small grease spots on it. How long do you guys think I can go? Is it ok to use 4WD?

I'll replace it soon, but it might not be for a week or so.

 

[LibertyTC]

Popcorn!!!
sound likes this?
Video :: PassengersideCV.mp4 video by LibertyTC - Photobucket
It will be fine for now HJ.. mine still does it, not leaking but...clunky.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

I didn't try that...

I'm not positive those were grease spots. When the boot breaks, would it usually leak along a seam or in random small spots?

 

[LibertyTC]

They should not leak at all if sealed, ie no boot tears or boot retaining clip holding or bent/broken.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Passenger side...it clunks just like TC's vid. Where to get a replacement?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...mxdtZ6o2dc?itemIdentifier=617315_0_4302_78656

Or
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we..._20871663-P_945_R|GRP60007____?zoneAssigned=1
Is that a good option?

I also just noticed the transfer case end of the driveshaft has some play, is that normal?

 

[trent.brown]

I drove my front driveshaft cv joint until it was grinding. When I took it apart there no was boot at all, dust instead of grease and the cage was split in two with one half in small pieces. I think it took about three months. I think you'll be fine if you don't get it fixed this week. And if I remember correctly, there wasn't any play in the driveshaft when I replaced it.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

HJ, look into Napa re-manufactured CV joint half shaft/axle.
Do it right the first time and buy a complete assembly with both inner and outer CV joints.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

HJ, look into Napa re-manufactured CV joint half shaft/axle.
Do it right the first time and buy a complete assembly with both inner and outer CV joints.

I will, I'll call them today. What do you mean by the complete assembly, the intermediate shaft and the regular CV?

Also, what about that play in the driveshaft at the transfer case end? Seemed like a 1/16".

 

[rockymountain]

I will, I'll call them today. What do you mean by the complete assembly, the intermediate shaft and the regular CV?

Also, what about that play in the driveshaft at the transfer case end? Seemed like a 1/16".

I would just do one at a time. if the driveshaft looks fine then don't worry about it. Replace your passenger side cv assembly and go from there. I would do the intermediate shaft as well.

Jeep Liberty Front Intermediate Shaft Dana 30a 02-07 | eBay

The remanufactured cv axle will only run you about $50 after you get the core charge back. Not bad really. I had a problem with one not lasting very long, but the replacement of the replacement is still going.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Noise is gone, or at least I can't hear it. Threw it into 4WD, just like normal. Maybe it was all the cargo I had in the back...a lot of things back there would sound just like it. Something to watch though.

 

[IsaiahBarnfield]

Dangit. Mine has identical symptoms. It is a clicking from the front passenger side. It sounds like BB gun shooting a soda can, but only randomly at very low speeds (under 10mph). I hope its not an expensive part. I just changed my rear front drive shaft CV joint a couple months ago and that was a huge pain without a jack.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

When I heard the noise, it was only at 20-40MPH and got worse when accelerating/braking. 4WD had no effect on it.

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Dangit. Mine has identical symptoms. It is a clicking from the front passenger side. It sounds like BB gun shooting a soda can, but only randomly at very low speeds (under 10mph). I hope its not an expensive part. I just changed my rear front drive shaft CV joint a couple months ago and that was a huge pain without a jack.

Like rockymountain said above, the NAPA CV axles are about $50 after the core charge is refunded when you bring back your old one. I bought mine for $173.43 including tax - and when I returned the old axle the shop took $123 off my credit card. Presto - $50.43.

That price is for the driver's side. The passenger side is a couple of bucks more.

Bob