Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 132
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove Differential case from axle housing.
(2) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with Press 938, and Adapter 1130 (Fig. 20).
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING INSTALLATION
If ring and pinion gears have been replaced, verify
differential side bearing preload and gear mesh back-
lash.
(1) Using tool C-4340 with handle C-4171, install
differential side bearings (Fig. 21).
(2) Install differential in axle housing.
RING GEAR
The ring and pinion gears are service in a matched
set. Do not replace the ring gear with replacing the
pinion gear. Refer to Pinion Gear removal and instal-
lation paragraph in this section for proper procedure.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential from axle housing.
(2) Place differential case in a suitable vise with
soft metal jaw protectors. (Fig. 22)
(3) Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential
case.
(4) Using a soft hammer, drive ring gear from dif-
ferential case (Fig. 22).
RING GEAR INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts that held the ring
gear to the differential case. The bolts can fracture
causing extensive damage.
(1) Invert the differential case and start two ring
gear bolts. This will provide case–to–ring gear bolt
hole alignment.
(2) Install new ring gear bolts and alternately
tighten to 95–122 N·m (70–90 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig.
23).
(3) Install differential in axle housing and verify
gear mesh and contact pattern.
Fig. 20 Differential Bearing Removal
Fig. 21 Install Differential Side Bearings
Fig. 22 Ring Gear Removal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)