Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 99
DIFFERENTIAL
REMOVAL
To service the differential the axle shafts must be
removed. Refer to the removal procedures in this
Group.
(1) Note the installation reference letters stamped
on the bearing caps and housing machined sealing
surface (Fig. 16).
(2) Remove the differential bearing caps.
(3) Position Spreader W–129–B with the tool dowel
pins seated in the locating holes (Fig. 17). Install the
hold down clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle
finger–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. 17) 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. 17).
(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. 18).
(8) Remove the case from housing. Mark or tag
bearing cups and outboard shim/spacer (selected
thickness) indicating which side they were removed.
Fig. 14 Axle Shaft Bearing Removal Tool
Fig. 15 Axle Shaft Seal Installation
Fig. 16 Bearing Cap Identification
Fig. 17 Spread Differential Housing
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DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)