Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual page 183

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
AXLE SHAFT SEAL AND BEARING
REMOVAL
(1)
Remove the axle shaft . Refer to the Removal
procedures in this Group.
(2) Remove the axle shaft seal From the end of the
axle shaft tube with a small pry bar.
(3) Remove the bearing if it appears damaged .
The seal and bearing can be removed at the same
time with the bearing removal tool.
(4) Remove the axle shaft bearing from the tube
(Fig. 16) with Bearing Removal
Tool
Set 6310.
AXLE SHAFT
TUBE
Fig. 16 Axle Shaft Bearing Removal Tool
(5)
Inspect the axle shaft tube 'bore for roughness
and burrs . Remove as necessary.
CAUTION: Inspect the housings, bore for burrs.
Remove them if they exist.
INSTALLATION
Do not install the originalaxle shaft seal.
Always install a new seal .
(1) Wipe the bore in the axle shaft tube clean.
(2) Install axle shaft bearing with Installer 6436
and Handle C-4171 . Ensure part number on the
bearing must go against the Installer .
(3) Install the new axle shaft seal (Fig. 17) with
Installer 6437 and Handle C-4171 .
(4) Install the Axle Shaft. Refer to the installation
procedure .
DIFFERENTIAL
I re
INSTALLATION
REFERENCE LETTERS
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
3-57
SPECIAL
TOOL
C-4171
SPECIAL
TOOL 6437
AXLE
SHAFT
TUBE
J9103-8
Fig. 17 Axle Shaft Seal Installation
REMOVAL
(1)
Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
(2) Remove axle shafts, refer Axle Removal and
Installation paragraph.
(3) Place a suitable drain pan under center of axle
housing.
(4) Remove axle housing cover .
NOTE: The differential
side bearing retaining caps
are reference marked for installation
by the
manu-
facturer
(Fig. 18) .
INSTALLATION
'EFERENCE LETTERS
Fig. 18 Bearing Cap Identification
J9003-92
(5)
Position Spreader W-129-B with dowel pins
inserted into access holes in axle housing . (Fig. 19) .
Install safety hold down clamps and tighten the tool
turnbuckle hand tight .
(6) Install a Pilot Stud C-3288-B at the left side of
the differential housing. Attach Dial Indicator C-3339
to housing pilot stud. Load the indicator lever