I just purchased a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it just started making a popping sound from under the front of the vehicle whenever I drive it. It seems that it correlates with the speed of the vehicle, leading me to belive that it might have something to do with the wheels. That is to say that it gets faster I go faster and slows down when I slow down. I have read numerous posts on different websites that suggest it might be the 4wd, but I leave it in all-time 4wd, not in neutral. This just started after I had an oil change done. Any ideas? Is it safe to drive? Thanks.
2007-01-27 16:45:55 · 11 answers · asked by sketchbrumfield 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
Well, it could be a few things. You might have that plastic flap hanging underneath and it's rubbing your wheels or tires as they spin. Could be a transfer case.... ouch.
Take it to a shop immediately.
Check out your tires; if they don't all have the same amount of tread (measure it in some way, stick a pencil or a coin in there), that can destroy your transfer case pretty quickly in 4WD.
Best of luck to you
2007-01-27 16:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Adam's Dad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
2016-10-01 13:08:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll agree with david, usually a CV will "click" or "pop"..this is usally more noticable when making a turn while under motion, like in a parking lot, the harder the turn the more noticable the noise. Your CV(constant volicity) joints are what makes your front wheels drive when you are in 4 wheel drive, driving on dry roads in 4WD will certainly damage them prematurely. Try running in 2 wheel drive and if its the CV joints, this noise shouldnt be as noticable because you will not have any power to them.
2007-01-27 19:26:24 · answer #3 · answered by straycat_101 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the CV joint.
All Jeeps with V8s have Quadratrac - 4WD that is always on.
So, you have no option to turn it off, and it is designed to be on all the time. It is actually AWD, as opposed to 4WD.
The popping is common to these vehicles when either the cardmon joint or CV joint (depending on axle design) goes bad.
2007-01-27 19:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by cdavidbutler2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, unless you're driving through snow, ice, mud etc...you really don't have to drive your vehicle in 4WD all the time. You should keep it in 2WD until you need to get through the thick or slippery stuff.
Ok, the "popping sound" could be a number of things, but not limited to just these, ok?
1. Worn upper or lower ball joints.
2. Worn or damaged tie rods.
3. Worn or damaged spindle.
4. Did you check and see if you have gravel in your tires?
2007-01-27 16:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by C J 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-20 22:55:04 · answer #6 · answered by adella 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The popping sound most commonly is the CV joints. You definitely do not need to keep it in 4WD all the time. you should leave it in 2HI unless you are in mud or snow. Leaving it in 4WD all the time will damage the front axle and/or differential on dry roads.
2007-01-27 17:10:15 · answer #7 · answered by bobby 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have seen cv joints in this application go out and makepopping noises. the dana 30 used in your jeep came with cv joints, they are very strong but can where out.
2007-01-29 10:44:09 · answer #8 · answered by pro_honda_racing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
correct me if im wrong but i believe that the jeep that you have is either 4x4hi 4x4lo or neutral. i had the same problem and it turned out to be a worn tierod.. check it checked out........goodluck
2007-01-28 10:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by hondarider400at 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all time on the road is not good .it may be stuck between gears 4hi 4low . or hubs not locked in . or out as it may be . too much traction wears axels out ,could b CVs .get instructions on visors or glove box .
2007-01-27 17:00:47 · answer #10 · answered by martinmm 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋