Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 84
(6) Install a new collapsible preload spacer on pin-
ion shaft and install pinion in housing (Fig. 61).
(7) Install yoke with Installer W-162-B, Cup 8109,
and Holder 6958 (Fig. 62).
(8) Install the pinion washer and a new nut onto
the pinion. Tighten the nut to 216 N·m (160 ft. lbs.)
minimum. Do not over–tighten. Maximum torque
is 352 N·m (260 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Never loosen the pinion nut to decrease
pinion bearing rotating torque and never exceed
specified
preload
torque.
If
preload
torque
is
exceeded
a
new
collapsible
spacer
must
be
installed. The torque sequence will then have to be
repeated.
(9) Using Holder 6958 and torque wrench (set at
352 N·m (260 ft. lbs.)), crush collapsible spacer until
Fig. 59 Pinion Seal Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 – SPECIAL TOOL C-3972–A
Fig. 60 Rear Pinion Bearing Installation
1 – PRESS
2 – INSTALLATION TOOL
3 – PINION DEPTH SHIM/OIL BAFFLE
4 – DRIVE PINION
5 – DRIVE PINION SHAFT REAR BEARING
Fig. 61 Collapsible Preload Spacer
1 – COLLAPSIBLE SPACER
2 – SHOULDER
3 – PINION GEAR
4 – OIL SLINGER
5 – REAR BEARING
Fig. 62 Pinion Yoke Installation
1 – PINION YOKE
2 – AXLE HOUSING
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TUBE, 181, AND 186 FBI AXLE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)