Omg Have You Checked Your Lower Ball Joint Nut

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True - but different specs for iron vs. aluminum knuckles.....
This is for the iron - straight from FCA -

And there are two different specs - if you have the induction hardened joints in the lower it's 50 for final, I believe.

So there are several specs - iron, or aluminum, or aluminum with hardened joints.

How do I know which one of these if I have on my JTRD?

Mine is a 2021 built Nov 2021, which is after the date range on the TSB, but I have this same clicking noise on low speed bumps and a lot of creaking when turning and braking at low speed. Will check the torque this weekend.

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How do I know which one of these if I have on my JTRD?

Mine is a 2021 built Nov 2021, which is after the date range on the TSB, but I have this same clicking noise on low speed bumps and a lot of creaking when turning and braking at low speed. Will check the torque this weekend.

They also do not lubricate the wheel hub assembly at the factory. This caused my cherokee to make a ticking noise when turning or going over bumps at slow speeds. Lubricated it and the noise went away.

 

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Had my mechanic retorque all steering components. Said the passenger ball joint was loose and a few of the other components did get tightened a bit. The low speed click/clack is gone (ball joint I assume) and some of the creaking. Still some creaking when braking and turning at low speeds.

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