Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 90

BEARING
INSTALLATION ENCE LETTERS SPECIAL TOOL REFER- C293–39
3 - 32 DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 36 Differential Bearing Cap ReferenceLetters
(2) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with Puller/Press C-293-PA, C-293-39 Blocks, and
Plug SP-3289 (Fig. 37).
Fig. 37 Differential Bearing Removal
INSTALLATION
If replacement differential side bearings or differ-
ential case are being installed, differential side bear-
ing shim requirements may change. Refer to the
Differential Bearing Preload and Gear Backlash pro-
INSTALLATION ENCE LETTERS REFER- SPECIAL
cedures in this section to determine the proper shim
selection.
(1) Using Installer C-3716-A and Handle C-4171,
install differential side bearings (Fig. 38).
(2) Install differential in axle housing.
AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove differential assembly.
(3) Remove the inner axle shaft seals with a pry
bay.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove any sealer remaining from original
seals.
(2) Remove sealer from axle tube to housing junc-
tion, if necessary.
(3) Install oil seals with Discs 8110 and Turn-
buckle 6797 (Fig. 39). Tighten tool until disc bottoms
in housing.
(4) Install differential assembly.
PINION GEAR
NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are serviced as a
matched set. Do not replace the pinion gear without
replacing the ring gear.
C-3716–A TOOL
Fig. 38 Differential Side Bearing Installation
SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
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