Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 71
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean the axle shaft (Fig. 22) and
apply a thin film of Mopar
t
Wheel Bearing Grease,
or equivalent, to the shaft splines, seal contact sur-
face, and hub bore.
(2) Install the brake rotor shield to the knuckle.
(3) Install the hub bearing and axle shaft assem-
bly, or axle shaft, into the housing and differential
side gears. Avoid damaging the axle shaft oil seals in
the axle housing.
(4) Install the hub bearing, if necessary.
(5) Install the hub to knuckle bolts and tighten to
102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install the hub washer and nut, if necessary.
Tighten the hub nut to 237 N·m (175 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install the nut retainer and a new cotter pin (Fig.
22).
(7) Install ABS wheel speed sensor, if necessary.
Refer to Group 5, Brakes, for proper procedures.
(8) Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to
Group 5, Brakes, for proper procedures.
(9) Install the wheel and tire assembly.
(10) Remove support and lower the vehicle.
STEERING KNUCKLE AND BALL STUDS
Ball stud service procedures below require removal
of the hub bearing and axle shaft. Removal and
installation of upper and lower ball studs require the
use of Tool Kit 6289.
KNUCKLE REMOVAL
(1) Remove hub bearing and axle shaft.
(2) Disconnect the tie-rod or drag link from the
steering knuckle arm. Refer to Group 2, Suspension,
for proper procedures.
(3) Remove the cotter pins from the upper and
lower ball studs.
(4) Remove the upper and lower ball stud nuts.
(5) Strike the steering knuckle with a brass ham-
mer to loosen knuckle from the ball studs. Remove
knuckle from ball studs (Fig. 25).
Fig. 24 Hub Bearing and Axle Assembly
1 – AXLE
2 – KNUCKLE
3 – HUB BEARING
4 – AXLE SHAFT
Fig. 25 Steering Knuckle Removal/Installation
1 – AXLE YOKE
2 – UPPER BALL STUD
3 – LOWER BALL STUD
4 – STEERING KNUCKLE
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TUBE, 181, AND 186 FBI AXLE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)