# U-Joint in the Front Axle of the Jeep Cherokee **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 9, 2007, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/u-joint-in-the-front-axle-of-the-jeep-cherokee/38477 "2007-11-09T12:40:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/u-joint-in-the-front-axle-of-the-jeep-cherokee/38477/1 "2007-11-09T12:40:29Z")
Car - 98 Jeep Cherokee U-joint in the front axle is shot. I can dissassemble everything and remove the axle fine. Is relacing the u-joint something that can be done on my own with standard tools? or does it need to go to a shop? And if the latter, can anyone recommend a good shop? (preferrably in the southtowns. ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/u-joint-in-the-front-axle-of-the-jeep-cherokee/38477/2 "2007-11-09T13:38:06Z")
They’re really not that bad to do. You’ll need a BJ press to make it easier ---
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/u-joint-in-the-front-axle-of-the-jeep-cherokee/38477/3 "2007-11-09T13:39:38Z")
Mind me asking, but what is a BJ press? ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/u-joint-in-the-front-axle-of-the-jeep-cherokee/38477/4 "2007-11-09T14:20:23Z")
ball joint press. ---
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/u-joint-in-the-front-axle-of-the-jeep-cherokee/38477/5 "2007-11-09T17:39:57Z")
Gotcha. Does anyone know where I can find a write up on how to do it? I’ve got the axle out, and everything. Just need to replace the U-Joint and I’m good to go. ---
**Author:** ![4x4jimmy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/4/51bf81/32.png) [@4x4jimmy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4x4jimmy)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2007, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/u-joint-in-the-front-axle-of-the-jeep-cherokee/38477/6 "2007-11-09T23:43:26Z")
just take the lock rings out like usual??? ---
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2007, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/u-joint-in-the-front-axle-of-the-jeep-cherokee/38477/7 "2007-11-10T05:29:42Z")
[quote=“4x4jimmy,post:6,topic:38477"”] just take the lock rings out like usual??? [/quote] I’ve always just worked on car’s with CV joints. I’ve never dealt with U-Joints before. Is it safe to say that this is a good Write-up on what to do? > **[How to Replace the Universal Joint (U-Joint) on Your Car or Truck](https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-replace-your-universal-joint-281364)** > > Step-by-step instructions with detailed photos will help you replace your universal joint (U-Joint) and save lots of cash.