1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited front wheel bearings

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AKTMJCOR
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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited full time 4x4, front wheel bearings?? making noise. Noise is getting louder, [b:3cee947cf7]1st[/b:3cee947cf7], how dangerous is it to drive this Jeep with bad bearings and what will happen if one fails? [b:3cee947cf7]2nd [/b:3cee947cf7]how hard are these to replace for a driveway mechanic? special tools required? [b:3cee947cf7]3rd[/b:3cee947cf7], just a hint on approx cost to have performed by a professional? bought this truck for $2000 it is in really good condition, seller is going to replace but not for a week. I do not want to friggin crash.
Dec 7, 2006 at 4:01 PM
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[quote:c09fdf41e2="aktmjcor"]1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee front wheel bearings making noise. Noise is getting louder, [b:c09fdf41e2]1st[/b:c09fdf41e2], how dangerous is it to drive this Jeep with bad bearings and what will happen if one fails? [b:c09fdf41e2]2nd [/b:c09fdf41e2]how hard are these to replace for a driveway mechanic? special tools required? [b:c09fdf41e2]3rd[/b:c09fdf41e2], just a hint on approx cost to have performed by a professional? bought this truck for $2000 it is in really good condition, seller is going to replace but not for a week. I do not want to friggin crash.[/quote:c09fdf41e2]

LOL ak,
Crashing is NOT a good thing. The possibility of the bearing failing is a concern. Though personally I would fix it ASAP. Most avid DIYer's can fix it though and the only special tool needed is a torque wrench to retorque the axle nut when the job is complete and torquing that is a MUST as the bearing will fail again if you don't

As to the price of a shop repairing it, ball park, parts and labor 300

Regards,

Chris
Dec 7, 2006 at 5:49 PM
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