Hi Guys
Ok , I need help from you experts on here.
I have a Cherokee XJ reg 2000 with bearing rumble from the back axle. It sounds like it is the wheel bearings on the shafts , so tonight I decided to do some exploratory surgery. I read said manual where it says " after removal of brake drum , remove the four bolts securing the backing plate via hole in the wheel flange" no hole !!!
It then says attatch axle hub puller ( which I have ) and using the slide hammer , remove the shaft from the axle. Obviously could not do this without removing the nuts.
Do I have to take the shoes off and remove the bolts from behind the flage ,? or is ther something I am missing here. Will the shaft pull without removing these bolts on this model ( I know but I had to ask).. Secondly , am I barking up the wrong tree and could the noise be from the diff itself , or the UJ on the driveshaft, or the bearing where the driveshaft spline enters the axle??
I know .. lots of questions, but I will be most greteful for any help or advise given .
Thanks in advance
Phill