Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual page 191

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
" Original Bearings - 1 to & N-m (10 to 20 in .
lbs .) .
" New Bearings - 2 to 5 N-m , (15 to 35 in . lbs .) .
SPECIAL TOOL
W-162-D
(SCREW AND NUT)
TORQUE
WRENCH
Fig. 46 Check Pinion Gear Rotation Torque
FINAL ASSEMBLY
After pinion gear depth, differential bearing pre-
load, and gear lash has been determined, install the
pinion gear and differential assembly and proceed
with this procedure .
(1) Install the axle shafts. Reefer to Axle Shaft
Installation within this group .
(2) Scrape the residual sealant from the housing
and cover mating surfaces . Clean the mating surfaces
with mineral spirits . Apply a bead of Mopar Silicone
Rubber Sealant on the housing cover (Fig. 47) . Allow
the sealant to cure for a few minutes .
Install the housing cover Within 5 minutes
after applying the sealant .
(3) Install the cover on the differential with the
attaching bolts. Install the identification tag. Tighten
the cover bolts to 41 N-m (30 ft . '',lbs .) torque .
CAUTION : Overfilling the differential can result in
lubricant foaming and overheating.
(4)
Refill the differential housing with the speci-
fied quantity of Mopar Hypoid Gear Lubricant .
(5) Install the fill hole plug and tighten to 34 N-m
(25 ft. lbs .) torque .
SEALING
CONTOUR OF BEAD
SURFACE
BEAD
THICKNESS
6.35mm (1 /4")
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
3-65
J9302-30
Fig. 47 Typical Housing Cover With Sealant
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
STANDARD DIFFERENTIAL
DISASSEMBLE
(1)
Remove pinion gear mate shaft.
(2) Rotate the differential side gears and remove
the pinion mate gears and thrust washers (Fig. 48) .
THRUST
WASHER
PINION
MATE GEAR SIDE GEAR J9203-61
Fig. 48 Pinion Mate Gear Removal