Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 123

SAFETY HOLD DOWN
DOWEL
INSTALLATION ENCE LETTERS AXLE HOUSING REFER-
ZG
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 32 Install Axle Housing Spreader
and the housing. Tap the differential case to ensure
the bearings cups and shims are fully seated in the
housing.
(6) Install the bearing caps at their original loca-
tions (Fig. 33).
Fig. 33 Differential Bearing Cap ReferenceLetters
(7) Loosely install differential bearing cap bolts.
(8) Remove axle housing spreader.
(9) Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 77 N·m (57 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(10) Install the axle shafts.
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential from axle housing.
INSTALLATION ENCE LETTERS REFER-
(2) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with Puller/Press C-293-PA, C-293-39 Blocks, and
Plug SP-3289 (Fig. 34).
INSTALLATION
(1) Using tool C-3716-A with handle C-4171,
install differential side bearings (Fig. 35).
(2) Install differential in axle housing.
RING GEAR
The ring and pinion gears are service in a matched
set. Do not replace the ring gear without replacing
the pinion gear.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential from axle housing.
(2) Place differential case in a suitable vise with
soft metal jaw protectors. (Fig. 55)
(3) Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential
case.
(4) Using a soft hammer, drive ring gear from dif-
ferential case (Fig. 55).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts that held the ring
gear to the differential case. The bolts can fracture
causing extensive damage.
BEARING
SPECIAL TOOL C-293–39
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
Fig. 34 Differential Bearing Removal
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