Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 159

DIFFERENTIAL
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 29 Differential Removal
against the opposite side of the housing (Fig. 28) and
zero the indicator.
(3) Spread the housing enough to install the case
in the housing. Measure the distance with the dial
indicator (Fig. 28).
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.50 mm (0.020 in). If
the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or
damaged.
(4) Remove the dial indicator.
(5) Install differential and outboard shim(s)/spac-
er(s) (selected thickness) in housing.
(6) Install case in the housing. Tap the differential
case with a rawhide or rubber mallet to ensure the
bearings are fully seated in the differential housing
(Fig. 30).
(7) Remove the spreader.
(8) Install the bearing caps at their original loca-
tions (Fig. 31). Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 77
N·m (57 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install axle shafts.
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential case from axle housing.
(2) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with Puller/Press C-293-PA, Adapters C-293-42, and
Plug C-293-3 (Fig. 32).
INSTALLATION
(1) Using tool C-4340 with handle C-4171, install
differential side bearings (Fig. 33).
PRY BAR INSTALLATION
RING GEAR
set. Do not replace the ring gear without replacing
the pinion gear.
REMOVAL
soft metal jaw protectors. (Fig. 34)
case.
ferential case (Fig. 34).
ENCE LETTERS REFER-
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
Fig. 30 Differential Installation
Fig. 31 Differential Bearing Cap ReferenceLetters
(2) Install differential case in axle housing.
The ring and pinion gears are service in a matched
(1) Remove differential from axle housing.
(2) Place differential case in a suitable vise with
(3) Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential
(4) Using a soft hammer, drive ring gear from dif-
RAWHIDE HAMMER INSTALLATION ENCE LETTERS REFER-
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