Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 161

SPECIAL TOOL 6958
PINION YOKE
1 in. PIPE SPECIAL TOOL C-452 SPECIAL TOOL C-3281
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
PINION GEAR
NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are service in a
matched set. Do not replace the pinion gear without
replacing the ring gear.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential assembly from axle hous-
ing.
(2) Mark pinion yoke and propeller shaft for
installation alignment.
(3) Disconnect propeller shaft from pinion yoke.
Using suitable wire, tie propeller shaft to underbody.
(4) Using Holder 6958 to hold yoke and a short
length of 1 in. pipe, remove the pinion yoke nut and
washer (Fig. 36).
(5) Using Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281,
remove the pinion yoke from pinion shaft (Fig. 37).
Fig. 36 Pinion Yoke Holder
Fig. 37 Pinion Yoke Removal
(6) Remove the pinion gear from housing (Fig. 38).
Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from
falling and being damaged.
(7) Remove the pinion seal with a slide hammer or
pry out with bar.
YOKE REMOVER
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
Fig. 38 Remove Pinion Gear
(8) Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and the front
pinion bearing.
(9) Remove the front pinion bearing cup with
Remover D-103 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 39).
Fig. 39 Front Bearing Cup Removal
(10) Remove the rear bearing cup from housing
(Fig. 40). Use Remover C-4307 and Handle C-4171.
(11) Remove the collapsible preload spacer (Fig.
41).
RAWHIDE HAM- HANDLE MER
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