Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1498
prevent shaft splines from damaging axle shaft
seal lip.
(2) Insert C–clip lock in end of axle shaft. Push
axle shaft outward to seat C–clip lock in side gear.
(3) Insert pinion mate shaft into differential case
and through thrust washers and pinion gears.
(4) Align hole in shaft with hole in the differential
case and install lock screw with Loctite
t on the
threads. Tighten lock screw to 19 N·m (14 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Install cover and add fluid. Refer to Lubricant
Change procedure in this section for procedure and
lubricant requirements.
(6) Install brake caliper and rotor. Refer to Group
5, Brakes, for proper procedures.
(7) Install wheel and tire.
(8) Lower vehicle.
AXLE SHAFT SEAL AND BEARING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the axle shaft.
(2) Remove the axle shaft seal from the end of the
axle shaft tube with a small pry bar.
NOTE: The seal and bearing can be removed at the
same time with the bearing removal tool.
(3) Remove the axle shaft bearing from the tube
(Fig. 24) with Bearing Removal Tool Set 6310.
(4) Inspect the axle shaft tube bore for roughness
and burrs. Remove as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Do not install the original axle shaft seal.
Always install a new seal.
(1) Wipe the bore in the axle shaft tube clean.
(2) Install axle shaft bearing with Installer 6436
and Handle C–4171. Ensure part number on the
bearing is against the installer.
(3) Install the new axle shaft seal (Fig. 25) with
Installer 6437 and Handle C–4171.
(4) Install the axle shaft.
DIFFERENTIAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove axle shafts.
(2) Note the orientation of the installation refer-
ence letters stamped on the bearing caps and hous-
ing machined sealing surface (Fig. 26).
(3) Remove the differential bearing caps.
(4) Position Spreader W–129–B with the tool dowel
pins seated in the locating holes (Fig. 27).
Fig. 23 Axle Shaft C–Clip Lock
Fig. 24 Axle Shaft Bearing Removal Tool
Fig. 25 Axle Shaft Seal Installation
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DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)