Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 82
(6) Remove the pinion and collapsible spacer from
housing (Fig. 52). Catch the pinion with your hand to
prevent it from falling and being damaged.
(7) Remove the front pinion bearing cup, bearing,
oil slinger, if equipped, and pinion seal with Remover
C-4345 and Handle C–4171 (Fig. 53).
(8) Remove the rear pinion bearing cup from axle
housing (Fig. 54). Use Remover D-149 and Handle
C–4171.
(9) Remove the collapsible preload spacer from
pinion gear (Fig. 55).
Fig. 52 Remove Pinion
1 – RAWHIDE HAMMER
Fig. 53 Front Bearing Cup Removal
1 – REMOVER
2 – HANDLE
Fig. 54 Rear Bearing Cup Removal
1 – DRIVER
2 – HANDLE
Fig. 55 Collapsible Spacer
1 – COLLAPSIBLE SPACER
2 – SHOULDER
3 – PINION
4 – PINION DEPTH SHIM
5 – REAR BEARING
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TUBE, 181, AND 186 FBI AXLE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)