Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 72
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential case from axle housing.
(2) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with
Puller/Press
C-293-PA,
C-293-39
Adapter
Blocks, and Plug SP-3289 (Fig. 35).
INSTALLATION
If replacement differential side bearings or differ-
ential case are being installed, differential side bear-
ing shim requirements may change. Refer to the
Differential Bearing Preload and Gear Backlash pro-
cedures in this section to determine the proper shim
selection.
(1) Install differential side bearing shims onto dif-
ferential case hubs, for 186FBI axles.
(2) Using Installer C-3716-A and Handle C-4171,
install differential side bearings (Fig. 36).
(3) Install differential in axle housing.
AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove differential assembly.
(3) Remove the inner axle shaft seals with a pry
bay.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove any sealer remaining from original
seals.
(2) Remove sealer from axle tube to housing junc-
tion, if necessary.
(3) Install oil seals with Discs 8110 and Turn-
buckle 6797 (Fig. 37). Tighten tool until disc bottoms
in housing.
(4) Install differential assembly.
181 FBI PINION
The ring gear and pinion are serviced as a matched
set. Do not replace the pinion without replacing the
ring gear.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential assembly from axle hous-
ing.
(2) Mark pinion yoke and propeller shaft for
installation alignment.
(3) Disconnect propeller shaft from pinion yoke.
Using suitable wire, tie propeller shaft to underbody.
Fig. 35 Differential Bearing Removal
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C–293–39
2 – BEARING
3 – DIFFERENTIAL
4 – SPECIAL TOOL SP–3289
5 – SPECIAL TOOL C–293–PA
Fig. 36 Differential Side Bearing Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-3716–A
2 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
3 - 36
TUBE, 181, AND 186 FBI AXLE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)