Probably a breather pipe for the front differential.
2005
nono
36mm
It keeps the front axle in the correct left to right alignment.
They are on the inside, next to the differental bearings. The entire axle has to be dissassembled to replace them.
Bent axle component.
The starter is on the driver side of the engine, above the front axle assembly.
Yes
A 44 rear axle in a Grand Cherokee has an aluminum center, so if a magnet won't stick to the part that the cover bolts to it is a 44.
If you are asking about rear axle gears, no. The XJ has a corporate axle and the ZJ has a Dana axle.
The front axle is not disengaged OR the front u-joints are starting to fail.
full time 4wd model? clicks more in corners? CV joints on the front axle are going bad