Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 119
(14) Retrieve differential case preload shims from
axle housing. Mark or tag the differential case pre-
load shims to indicate which side of the differential
they were removed from.
(15) Remove spreader from housing.
INSTALLATION
If replacement differential bearings or differential
case are being installed, differential side bearing
shim requirements may change. Refer to the Differ-
ential Bearing Preload and Gear Backlash proce-
dures in this section to determine the proper shim
selection.
(1) Position Spreader W–129–B, utilizing some items
from Adapter set 6987, with the tool dowel pins seated
in the locating holes (Fig. 28). Install the holddown
clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle finger–tight.
(2) Install a Pilot Stud C-3288-B at the left side of
the differential housing. Attach Dial Indicator C-3339
to pilot stud. Load the indicator plunger against the
opposite side of the housing (Fig. 25) and zero the
indicator.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.38 mm (0.015 in). If
the housing is over–spread, 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. 26).
(4) Remove the dial indicator.
(5) Install differential case in the housing. Ensure
that the differential bearing cups remain in position
on the differential bearings and that the preload
shims remain between the face of the bearing cup
and the housing. Tap the differential case to ensure
the bearings cups and shims are fully seated in the
housing.
(6) Install the bearing caps at their original loca-
tions (Fig. 29).
(7) Loosely install differential bearing cap bolts.
(8) Remove axle housing spreader.
Fig. 25 Install Dial Indicator
1 – SPECIAL TOOLC-3339
2 – DIAL INDICATOR
3 – LEVER ADAPTER
4 – SPECIAL TOOL W-129–B
5 – SPECIAL TOOL C-3288–B
Fig. 26 Spread Axle Housing
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-3339
2 – SPECIAL TOOL W-129–B
Fig. 27 Differential Case Removal
1 – AXLE HOUSING
2 – DIFFERENTIAL CASE
3 – BEARING CUPS
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194 RBI AXLE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)