Front drive shaft is missing

2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
240,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Notice the front drive shaft is missing after I purchased the vehicle. What would be the reason?
May 3, 2019 at 3:35 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

That is a red flag. It could be a failure in the front differential or a failure in the transfer case.

I would call the previous owner and ask for the driveshaft. That is a expensive part to purchase.

Then install it and see if it operates correctly.



Roy

May 3, 2019 at 3:55 AM
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