Possible u joint problem

MARTYXJ

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I have a 98 Jeep Cheerokee with 85,000 miles. It is 4x4, w 4.0 and auto tranny. I am hearing a clunking noise, especially at low speeds when turning, such as parking. I also have some vibration at around 70mph. I didn't know if the front driveshaft u-joints would clunk at low speed or if that would be the axle u-joints? Thanks.

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Probably the outer wheel joints. Slide under and turn the shaft with one hand and hold the other end of the joint area with the other, look for play in the joints.

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Friday, January 12th, 2007 AT 5:21 PM