Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1516
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 44 AXLE
DESCRIPTION
SPEC.
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Semi-floating Hypoid
Axle Ratios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.55/3.73
Ring Gear Diameter . . . . . . . . . . .216 mm (8.5 in.)
Gear Backlash . . . .0.13–0.20 mm (0.005–0.008 in.)
Pinion Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . .109.52 mm (4.312 in.)
Brg. Preload, Pinion
(New) . . . . . . . . . . .2.26–4.52 N·m (20–40 in. lbs.)
Brg. Preload, Pinion
(Used) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3 N·m (10–20 in. lbs.)
Maximum Carrier Spread. . . . .0.51 mm (0.020 in.
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION
TORQUE
Bolts, Diff. Cover . . . . . . . . . . . .41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)
Bolts, Diff. Bearing Cap . . . . . .85 N·m (63 ft. lbs.)
Bolts, Ring Gear. . . . . . . . . . . .108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Screw, ABS Sensor . . . . . . . . . . .8 N·m (70 in. lbs.)
Screw, Pinion Gear Mate
Shaft Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.6 N·m (13 ft. lbs.)
Nuts, Brake Backing Plate . . . .61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Nut, Pinion
Gear—Minimum * . . . . . . .298 N·m (220 ft. lbs.)
Nut, Pinion
Gear—Maximum * . . . . . . .380 N·m (280 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: *—Refer to Pinion Gear Removal and Instal-
lation procedures for proper pinion nut tightening
instructions. Do not exceed 380 N·m (280 ft. lbs.)
during collapsible spacer crushing procedure.
SPECIAL TOOLS
MODEL 44 AXLE
Puller Set—C-293-PA
Adapter—C-293-42
Extension—C-293-3
Remover—C-452
Holder—C-3281
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DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
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