Three problems related to axle shaft have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rear bearing failed, sealed transmission have to replace entire transmission as a unit.
Consumer heard grinding noise. Dealer informed him there was a TSB out to help correct this problem. Bearings in rear axle had worn out, entire rear axle had to be replaced . Chrysler paid for close to half of cost of repair.
There have been two sets of wheel bearings. When traveling on the highway vehicle makes knocking noise.