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2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Power Train Driveline Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	842983
Internal NHTSA #	10381094
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2006
File date	22/12/10
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Whining noise coming from back of 2006 jeep grand cherokee; removed drive shaft between transfer case and rear diff-found u joints on each end slightly tight; had new u joints installed (had replaced by a custom shop as jeep driveshafts and u joints are one component and cost in the $1200 range to replace)-my u joints are now serviceable and can be changed at any shop; problem still existed after repair, removed transfer case-no problems there; opened up rear diff and found pinion bearing pre-tension had been overtightened (my mechanic says this was done at the factory as this case has never been opened up prior to this)-gears were still okay but bearings showed signs of stress so changed out all bearings in diff and re-set pinion tension; problem now solved-my out of pocket cost - $1300. This vehicle has 53000 miles on it.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	53000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EMERSON, MANITOBA R0A 0L0, 00
VIN pattern	1J4HR48N96CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	40
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2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Power Train Driveline Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Power Train Driveline Problems, Complaints and Defects

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