Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 81
(14) If the maximum tightening torque is reached
prior to achieving the desired rotating torque, remove
the pinion yoke and decrease the thickness of the
preload shim pack. Decreasing the shim pack thick-
ness 0.025 mm (0.001 in.) will increase the rotating
torque approximately 0.9 N·m (8 in. lbs.).
(15) Install differential assembly.
186 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.
(4) Using Holder 6958 to the hold yoke, remove
the pinion nut and washer (Fig. 50).
(5) Using Remover C–452 and Holder C-3281,
remove the pinion yoke from pinion shaft (Fig. 51).
Fig. 49 Check Pinion Gear Rotating Torque
1 – in. lbs. TORQUE WRENCH
2 – PINION YOKE
Fig. 50 Pinion Yoke Holder—Typical
1 – 1 in. PIPE
2 – PINION YOKE
3 – SPECIAL TOOL
6958
4 – LOWER CONTROL ARM
Fig. 51 Pinion Yoke Removal
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-3281
2 – YOKE
3 – SPECIAL TOOL C-452
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TUBE, 181, AND 186 FBI AXLE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)