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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    Thanks for the info, however, now that I've dug into this and done it myself - I definitely would just remove the front diff if I ever had to do this again. FYI: I did end up removing the engine because it needed freeze plugs. Had I known.....
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    Got the engine out today. Wasn't NEARLY as difficult as I remember it being. I also did some things differently this time. For example, instead of leaving the engine mounts bolted to the engine, I took them off this time and removed them completely from the vehicle. This gave me more than...
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    Heater core is a usual suspect. It's getting flushed while the engine is out. So is the radiator.
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    That's exactly what my Wife said. So, we have started the process already. The entire front fascia is already removed, as are the wiring harnesses, radiator, A/C condensor, headlights, and most of the cooling system. Behold: I intend on having the engine removed by tomorrow night...
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    Well, it's going to be more than just an oil pan and a starter. I was taking the oil pan off last night and had happened to glance up at the freeze plugs on the driver side. Guess what lol. The front most plug looked like it was ready to blow. At first I was just going to JB weld it until...
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    It's getting removed and tested. Watch it being just another thing I'll have to throw money at lol.
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    How to diagnose a bad front diff?

    Ok, good news and bad news. The good news I went a picked up the "new" differential today. It was actually pretty clean, but oh man was it bare bones. No mounts, no axles, no vent tube, and no gear oil. It did, however, come with a 90 day warranty. Whatever. I gave the pinion a spin. I'm...
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    Understood, however, you know that sound when the engine is already running and you try to crank the starter again? Heap Jeep does that every now and again. Could be the starter, could be the flywheel (doubtful).
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    Looks like there's hella easy access to the starter, too. That may be on my list in the near future....
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    If it matters any, it evidently IS possible and actually quite easy to replace the oil pan and gasket with the front diff removed. The answer wasn't on the typical mainstream social media, nor the lying, spying google, so I had to dig a bit. Behold...
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    So, everyone is stumped, I guess. That's Awesome.
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    Oil pan removal while front differential is out.

    So, the title says it all, but therein lies the question, lol. 05 KJ.... While I have the front diff out (due to it needing replacement), I was wondering if anyone has replaced the oil pan gasket WITHOUT removing the engine, while the front diff is out. It looks like it should be easy - as...
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    How to diagnose a bad front diff?

    I didn't really check the axle tube bearings in detail. I gave them a quick glance and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. As for the cv axle journal surface, there's a decent amount of wear there, too. It's not devastating wear, but if it causes problems with the new diff that's...
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    How to diagnose a bad front diff?

    OK the deed is done and it was WAY too easy. I found a suitable replacement at a local yard where they pull the part and you pay out the a$$. It should be ready for pickup in a few days. I wonder how easy it would be to replace the oil pan gasket, since I'm down there anyway, and it's...
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    How to diagnose a bad front diff?

    Hmmm.. I pulled out the passenger side CV axle (WAY easier than I thought it would be!) and found metal shavings on the splined side. Do I even need to tear into the driver side, or even drive w/out the axles for that matter? I'm pretty sure there's more shavings somewhere inside the front diff.
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    How to diagnose a bad front diff?

    Ok thanks for the advice. My whole day tomorrow is clear and I've even cleaned out the garage so I have ample space in there if need be. Stay tuned...
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    How to diagnose a bad front diff?

    So, just to be clear, I'm taking the axle shafts out and test driving WITHOUT the front drive shaft, correct?
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    How to diagnose a bad front diff?

    Ah! So it's not my imagination and that slight-but-present grinding should not be there, yes? Ok, I can do that. It's going to be a few days, but I can do that. I'll report back what I find.
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    Bad front driveshaft boot? Loud grumbling noise when in 4wd! 2007 jeep LibertyPlease help

    I'm sorry, but LOL!
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    How to diagnose a bad front diff?

    OK, pics and a vid as promised. Like I said, the spider gears, ring, and pinion gears are worn, but ok. Slightly better shot of the pinion gear: Now, let me explain what's going on in this vid. Front the start, until about the 20 second mark, I'm trying to spin the diff (with my right...

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