Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 162
(4) Remove the pinion mate shaft lock screw (Fig.
40).
(5) Remove the pinion mate shaft. If necessary, use
a drift and hammer (Fig. 41).
(6) Install and lubricate Step Plate 8140–2 (Fig.
42).
(7) Assemble Threaded Adapter 8140-1 into top
side gear. Thread Forcing Screw 6960-4 into adapter
until it becomes centered in adapter plate.
(8) Position
a
small
screw
driver
in
slot
of
Threaded Adapter 8140-1 (Fig. 43) to prevent adapter
from turning.
(9) Tighten forcing screw tool 122 N·m (90 ft. lbs.)
maximum to compress Belleville springs in clutch
packs (Fig. 44).
(10) Using
an
appropriate
size
feeler
gauge,
remove thrust washers from behind the differential
pinions (Fig. 45).
(11) Insert Turning Bar 6960-2 in case (Fig. 46).
Fig. 39 Differential Case Holding Tool
1 – SIDE GEAR HOLDING TOOL
2 – VISE
3 – DIFFERENTIAL
Fig. 40 Mate Shaft Lock Screw
1 – LOCK SCREW
2 – PINION MATE SHAFT
Fig. 41 Mate Shaft Removal
1 – PINION MATE SHAFT
2 – SIDE GEAR
3 – DRIFT
4 – PINION MATE GEAR
Fig. 42 Step Plate Tool Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 8140–2
2 – LOWER SIDE GEAR
3 – DIFFERENTIAL CASE
3 - 122
8 1/4 REAR AXLE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)