Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 160

BEARING SPECIAL TOOL SPECIAL TOOL SPECIAL TOOL DIFFERENTIAL TOOLC-4340 C-293–PA BEARING C-293–42 C-293–3
3 - 102 DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 32 Differential Bearing Removal
Fig. 33 Install Differential Side Bearings
HANDLE C-4171 DIFFEREN- TIAL RAWHIDE HAM- RING GEAR
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts that held the ring
gear to the differential case. The bolts can fracture
causing extensive damage.
(1) Invert the differential case and start two ring
gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt
hole alignment.
(2) Invert the differential case in the vise.
(3) Install new ring gear bolts and alternately
tighten to 95–122 N·m (70–90 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig.
35).
(4) Install differential in axle housing and verify
gear mesh and contact pattern.
CASE MER
Fig. 34 Ring Gear Removal
Fig. 35 Ring Gear Bolt Installation
CASE TORQUE WRENCH RING GEAR BOLT RING GEAR
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