Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 71
(2) Remove the differential bearing caps.
(3) Position Spreader W–129–B with the tool dowel
pins seated in the locating holes (Fig. 14). Install the
holddown clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle fin-
ger–tight.
(4) Install a pilot stud at the left side of the differ-
ential housing. Attach Dial Indicator to housing pilot
stud. Load the indicator plunger against the opposite
side of the housing (Fig. 14) and zero the indicator.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.38 mm (0.015 in). If
the housing is over–separated, it could be distorted
or damaged.
(5) Separate the housing enough to remove the
case from the housing. Measure the distance with the
dial indicator (Fig. 14).
(6) Remove the dial indicator.
(7) Pry the differential case loose from the hous-
ing. To prevent damage, pivot on housing with the
end of the pry bar against spreader (Fig. 15).
(8) Remove the case from housing. Mark or tag
bearing
cups
indicating
which
side
they
were
removed. Remove spreader from housing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position Spreader W–129–B with the tool dowel
pins seated in the locating holes (Fig. 16). Install the
holddown clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle fin-
ger–tight.
(2) Install a pilot stud at the left side of the differ-
ential housing. Attach Dial Indicator to housing pilot
stud. Load the indicator plunger against the opposite
side of the housing (Fig. 16) and zero the indicator.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.38 mm (0.015 in). If
the housing is over–separated, it could be distorted
or damaged.
(3) Spread the housing enough to install the case
in the housing. Measure the distance with the dial
indicator (Fig. 16).
(4) Remove the dial indicator.
Fig. 14 Spread Differential Housing
Fig. 15 Differential Removal
Fig. 16 Spread Differential Housing
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DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)