2005 Jeep libarty

[deadman1474]

I beleve that I blew out the front cv axle in my jeep. But I want to know what are the best things to look for. I don't know I'f I should take it to the dealer or not. I don't if it would be under warranty probly because its been over some heavy stuff. Any oppinions.

[CDG]

I'm not entirely familiar with the Liberty specifically, but what exactly is your question? If you want to know if you need a new CV joint, often time purchased with the axle shaft, you should look for a few things:

1) A torn CV joint boot. If a CV joint boot is torn and left unfixed for a long enough time it can become severely rusted or damaged. If you see a torn boot, suspect the joint (sometimes though the boot can be replaced, saving the old joint)

2) A clunking sound when making a tight turn at slower speeds

3) A grinding or grating sound at slow speeds.

If you want to know your options, you may have a few, depending on the exact deisgn on the Liberty. Often times you can get a rebuilt halfshaft with the new CV joints installed. This can sometimes actually be cheaper after you get the core return because the labor tends to be a lot simpler. This also replaces both the inboard and outboard CV joints at the same time. Another route to go is to buy a new CV joint with boot, pull the old one off, and press the new one in. Sometimes this is easiest and cheapest, but it can also sometimes turn into a grease, sweat and tear soaked experience.

I don't know if this is what you were looking for, but maybe it helps somehow?

[spiral-cut-bevel]

The easiest way to discover if you have blown a CV without knowing what signs to look for visually or what sounds you should hear simply do as follows.

1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with jack stands, blocks etc etc......

2. Have a friend hold the axle that is attached to the culprit CV and keep it from twisting or find a way to lock it solid.

3. Then grab a hold of the tire and attempt to rotate it.

4. Obviously if you can spin the wheel freely the CV is destroyed completely. Most likely you will then see signs of a torn or missing boot.

5. If the wheel rocks back and forth with great freedom than the CV is also damaged and will need replacing. Even minimal movement within the CV is NOT good.


Good luck-

[silky]

talk to the dealer. the only thing the dealer hasn't replaced on my '06 wrangler under warranty is the oil pan that i smashed in on a rock. they have replaced everything from an AC unit that died after i submerged it to a sway bar link that I snapped on a tree stump.

[deadman1474]

talk to the dealer. the only thing the dealer hasn't replaced on my '06 wrangler under warranty is the oil pan that i smashed in on a rock. they have replaced everything from an AC unit that died after i submerged it to a sway bar link that I snapped on a tree stump.
And to think that I only tried to go over a "Small" patio.

[MUDBUG]

talk to the dealer. the only thing the dealer hasn't replaced on my '06 wrangler under warranty is the oil pan that i smashed in on a rock. they have replaced everything from an AC unit that died after i submerged it to a sway bar link that I snapped on a tree stump.

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Although my YJ is way out of warranty, I know alot of people that have damaged "Trail Ready" Jeeps in very creative ways, and if under warranty, the dealer has always fixed it under warranty.

That being said, if I had a Liberty that needed a new front axle (not under warranty), I would do a straight axle conversion and put a D30 under there. Then you wouldn't have this problem anymore... :cool2:

[deadman1474]

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Although my YJ is way out of warranty, I know alot of people that have damaged "Trail Ready" Jeeps in very creative ways, and if under warranty, the dealer has always fixed it under warranty.

That being said, if I had a Liberty that needed a new front axle (not under warranty), I would do a straight axle conversion and put a D30 under there. Then you wouldn't have this problem anymore... :cool2:

Yea but the only problem is that it is a lease. I don't know what the dealer is going to do with it but it is no longer my problem due to a recent rearend collision. You get one inch of snow on the ground and people are runing into everything in the area. Well at least I was not at fault. ( It was in a parking lot and I wasn't even it). When I get my new jeep rubicon what are some upgrates you think I should do to it to stop my distructive mind from distroying it. Thanks

[MUDBUG]

Yea but the only problem is that it is a lease. I don't know what the dealer is going to do with it but it is no longer my problem due to a recent rearend collision. You get one inch of snow on the ground and people are runing into everything in the area. Well at least I was not at fault. ( It was in a parking lot and I wasn't even it). When I get my new jeep rubicon what are some upgrates you think I should do to it to stop my distructive mind from distroying it. Thanks

There are a ton of things you can do, but usually, if you are going to wheel it offroad, the first recommendation is to add skid plates. A Rubi is pretty capable "off the shelf". I've seen stock Rubi's go places that other modified Jeeps won't/don't go. Just take 'er out and wheel it...you'll eventually figure out what mods you want to do based on your location, terrain, driving style and, obviously, amount of available funds. lol