Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1240
(10) Remove front and rear thrust washers from
planetary gear (Fig. 294).
(11) Remove thrust bearing and washers from ring
gear (Fig. 295).
(12) Remove ring gear snap ring and remove ring
gear hub (Fig. 296).
(13) Inspect and replace any worn or damaged
planetary gear components.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Measure thickness of each brake pack disc.
Minimum thickness is 1.51 mm (0.0594 in.). Replace
all discs if any disc is thinner than specified.
(2) Install hub and snap ring in ring gear (Fig.
296)
(3) Identify ring gear thrust bearing and races by
following dimensions (Fig. 295) :
• Outer diameter of bottom race is 44.8 mm (1.764
in.) and inner diameter is 27.6 mm (1.087 in.).
• Outer diameter of bearing is 44.7 mm (1.760 in.)
and inner diameter is 30.1 mm (1.185 in.).
• Outer diameter of upper race is 44.8 mm (1.764
in.) and inner diameter is 28.8 mm (1.134 in.).
(4) Lubricate ring gear thrust bearing and races
with petroleum jelly and install them in ring gear
(Fig. 295).
Fig. 294 Removing/Installing Rear Planetary Thrust
Washers
1 – FRONT THRUST WASHER
2 – REAR THRUST WASHER
Fig. 295 Removing/Installing Ring Gear Thrust
Bearing And Races
1 – THRUST BEARING AND RACES
2 – RING GEAR
Fig. 296 Removing/Installing Ring Gear Hub
1 – SNAP RING
2 – RING GEAR
3 – HUB
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)