Problem when reversing

2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
187,000 MILES • 3.7L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZEBURNEY
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Hello, when I am reversing with the wheel turned its jerks almost like a bind in the CV. if anyone could help with what it could be it will be greatly appreciated.
Jan 11, 2022 at 5:31 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Does it do it both in 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive?

Yes, it could be a CV joint failure doing this.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-cv-joint-works

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

Let me know so we can continue.

Roy
Jan 12, 2022 at 5:06 AM
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ZEBURNEY
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It's all wheel drive.
Jan 12, 2022 at 12:28 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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It sounds like one of the axles is binding up. I would suggest replacing both sides at the same time.

You could jack up the truck and turn each wheel one by one and see if it binds up. Make sure you have the wheel turned all the way in one direction.

Roy
Jan 12, 2022 at 12:40 PM
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