AWD Grand Cherokee

Trigger · 06-16-2009, 08:04 AM

The AWD system in those vehicles are screwy at best. I had one a few years ago and they are really bad with driveline bind due to the viscous coupling on them. You'll find it's real bad at low-speed turns. However, if it's a 50/50 split transfer case, the front drive shaft should be able to pull the vehicle around. If it's spinning much slower than the rear, it could be that it's spinning because of drag and not because it's actually engaged with the front differential. I'd suggest taking the front diff cover off and seeing if there's any visible issues.

06-16-2009, 08:04 AM	#2
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	The AWD system in those vehicles are screwy at best. I had one a few years ago and they are really bad with driveline bind due to the viscous coupling on them. You'll find it's real bad at low-speed turns. However, if it's a 50/50 split transfer case, the front drive shaft should be able to pull the vehicle around. If it's spinning much slower than the rear, it could be that it's spinning because of drag and not because it's actually engaged with the front differential. I'd suggest taking the front diff cover off and seeing if there's any visible issues.