I had the front driver side axle disengage or "pop out"

Tiny
SHAGS38
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  • 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 191,000 MILES
Recently had the front differential assembly replaced, and now I have had the front driver's side axle disengage or "pop out." The mechanic who did the front differential is my nephew and is an ACE Certified mechanic and he said he is a bit baffled by this, but here is what happened: About 3 days after the work, I made a right turn and when coming out of the turn it just revved. I coasted to the curb and parked it. I spoke to my nephew who agreed to come look at it that evening, so I had it towed back to my house about 5 blocks away. While it was being backed off the flatbed in front of my house, the tow driver put it into 4Low which engaged (I hadn't thought of that) so I drove it into the garage. My nephew came out that night and within about 10 minutes got the axle to line up and re-engage, although he could not tell me why it would pop out other than maybe he didn't get it right when he did the front differential. Several days later it happened again, also when taking a right turn. I was able to get into 4Low and was limping home. On my way, I coasted in neutral down a long hill and into a left hand turn lane. While waiting for my arrow, I put it in Neutral and then to Drive (4H and I felt it engage. I let off the gas and immediately began moving forward. When my arrow came up, I proceeded home without further problems. I told my nephew this and he was shocked it popped back in on it's own. He will be doing Lower Control Arms and taking another look at it for me this weekend but I thought would ask to see what you think. Any feedback or suggestions are appreciated.
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 AT 12:54 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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More than likely, they are not installing it correctly by getting it fully seated in the housing or it is the wrong part.

If you provide your VIN, we can look up the correct axle, but I highly suspect they are not fully seating the axle, so it is popping out when in turns.

Here is a guide that will help with doing this repair:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Below you will find the detail from the manual. Please run through the guide as the manual is not that detailed and let us know what other questions you have.

Thanks
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021 AT 6:32 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

I'm sorry, but they didn't reply back. Is your vehicle the same year, make, and model as the one above? If it is, let me know what has happened. Also, if you could take a few pictures and upload them, it will help.

If your vehicle is a different year, make, or model, I need you to start a new thread. We try to keep these specific to one topic and vehicle type. That way it is more helpful to others. Here is the link if you need to start a new post:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Let me know. If you do need to start a new thread, I hope you understand why we do this.

Take care,

Joe
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 AT 7:04 PM

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