Instead of giving step by step instructions on removal of the CV Joint which is something that is beyond my capabilities I'll tell you what I did.
The rubber boot surrounding the CV Joint on my 95 GC Ltd with 5.2L engine was ripped badly and I took it in to be serviced at my trusted mechanic. The Napa parts guy that he buys from told him that Chrysler now installs universal joints instead of replacing the CV Joint (apparently the boot and joint are not sold as separate parts). I had this done and my vehicle has been running just fine. I'm sure that a replacement CV Joint is available but I know that the U Joint was a less expensive option. I hope to hear more from other contributors as time goes on about this. You might call a dealer and ask them their opinion as well.
Good luck on this !!
I also have a 2000 grand Cherokee Laredo. Just changed front pads, and it is a torx bit T45. I couldn't find this answer on the web, so I bought several sizes to find out.
First remove the front clip (headlights and grille and plastic covering the bumper.) The rest will be obvious.
The front and rear axles are differentials.
Yes. Only Front for driver and right front passenger
cv with a slip joint
The water pump is on the front center of the engine.
It keeps the front axle in the correct left to right alignment.
6.5 Speakers both in-front and rear
No, the rear fluid comes out of the front reservoir.
yes, they are located in front rigth side under the bumper
NO 96 & 98 are interchangeable (doors)
Rear wheel, and possibly four wheel drive.