Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 159
NOTE: Pinion depth shims are placed between the
rear pinion bearing cone and pinion head to
achieve proper ring and pinion gear mesh. If the
factory installed ring gear and pinion are reused,
the pinion depth shim should not require replace-
ment. If required, refer to Pinion Gear Depth to
select the proper thickness shim before installing
rear pinion bearing.
(7) Place the proper thickness depth shim on the
pinion.
(8) Install
the
rear
bearing
and
slinger,
if
equipped, on the pinion (Fig. 33) with Installer 6448.
(9) Install a new collapsible preload spacer on pin-
ion shaft and install pinion in housing (Fig. 34).
(10) Install pinion in housing.
(11) Install yoke with Installer C-3718 and Yoke
Holder 6719.
(12) Install the yoke washer and a new nut on the
pinion and tighten the pinion nut until there is zero
Fig. 30 Pinion Rear Bearing Cup Installation
1 – INSTALLER
2 – HANDLE
Fig. 31 Pinion Front Bearing Cup Installation
1 – INSTALLER
2 – HANDLE
Fig. 32 Pinion Seal Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4735
2 – DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING
3 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4076-A
Fig. 33 Shaft Rear Bearing Installation
1 – PRESS
2 – INSTALLATION TOOL
3 – DRIVE PINION
4 – DRIVE PINION SHAFT REAR BEARING
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8 1/4 REAR AXLE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)