U joints

Asked by Matthew Oct 09, 2019 at 08:28 PM about the 1999 Jeep Wrangler SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was told by a mechanic that I needed to replace
the passenger side inner and outer u joints on my
99 jeep wrangler. One at the outside end of the axle  
and 1 inside the differential? Never heard of 1
being in the differential

7 Answers

Not sure what you are asking. There is no U joint in the differentials. Perhaps at the transfer case?

Nah, he definitely said inside the front differential. I looked and the axle goes directly into the differential nothing between the axle and differential. No cv joints either just Ujoints except by the transmission

He also said the same thing needs to be done on the driver side now. So 4 u joints total on the front axle

Your Jeep Wrangler has a straight front axle, not independent suspension. Is this guy a liar or an idiot?

Pretty sure a liar trying to get over on me. Just wanted to be sure I wasn't mistaken. Don't know much about differentials

I would not go back but if you do make him show you these phantom U joints.

Your Answer:

Wrangler

Looking for a Used Wrangler in your area?

CarGurus has 5,930 nationwide Wrangler listings starting at $8,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Mathew Wooldridge
    Reputation
    1,470
  • #2
    djtm0500
    Reputation
    1,280
  • #3
    Nickjeep
    Reputation
    1,250
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
121 Great Deals out of 3,487 listings starting at $4,950
Used Ford F-150
363 Great Deals out of 12,802 listings starting at $599
Used Toyota Tacoma
43 Great Deals out of 684 listings starting at $9,975
Used Toyota 4Runner
20 Great Deals out of 517 listings starting at $6,825
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
222 Great Deals out of 9,112 listings starting at $2,900
Used Ford Mustang
61 Great Deals out of 1,603 listings starting at $6,500
Used Toyota Tundra
27 Great Deals out of 993 listings starting at $9,240
Used GMC Sierra 1500
182 Great Deals out of 9,044 listings starting at $1,000
Used Jeep Cherokee
92 Great Deals out of 1,952 listings starting at $6,399

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.