1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Clicking Noise

1998 JEEP CHEROKEE
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BHOVIS
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I have a 98 grand cherokee with 190k mi, lately there has been a clicking sound when going over bumps, turning, and sometimes when braking. The closest thing I can relate the sound to is the sound of a spring being stretched out too far. Then sometimes there is a clicking, poping sound. It sounds like they are coming from the front drivers side, but sometimes I can feel it in the pedals. Any help or comments on this would be appreciated. I'm stumped.

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Aug 4, 2006 at 4:18 AM
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Hello,

Typically you will get clicking sound from the CV axle when they are faulty. Usually the boot of the shaft will leak and you will get dirt and debris inside the boot. When that happens you will get clicking noise.
First check the boots on the shaft, if they are leaking you will see grease all over the suspension components. Also look for any lose or broken component.

Here is helpful article:

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

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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Inspect the front CV axle boots for tears and grease leakage, and check for loose or broken suspension components. A faulty CV axle commonly causes clicking; replace the axle if a boot is leaking.

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The owner of a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 190,000 miles reports a clicking or popping noise over bumps, while turning, and sometimes when braking. It seems to come from the front driver's side and is sometimes felt in the pedals. The expert says clicking often comes from a faulty CV axle after a torn boot lets in dirt, and advises checking the axle boots for grease on nearby parts and looking for loose or broken components.

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