Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 118

3 - 82 194 RBI AXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 34 Pinion Yoke Removal
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-3281
2 – YOKE
3 – SPECIAL TOOL C-452
Fig. 35 Remove Pinion Gear
1 – RAWHIDE HAMMER
(7) Use a suitable pry tool or a slide hammer
mounted screw to remove the pinion shaft seal.
(8) Remove oil slinger, if equipped, and front pin-
ion bearing.
(9) Remove the front pinion bearing cup with
Remover C-4345 and Handle C–4171 (Fig. 36).
(10) Remove the rear bearing cup from housing
(Fig. 37). Use Remover D-149 and Handle C–4171.
(11) Remove the collapsible preload spacer (Fig.
38).
Fig. 36 Front Bearing Cup Removal
1 – REMOVER
2 – HANDLE
Fig. 37 Rear Bearing Cup Removal
1 – DRIVER
2 – HANDLE
(12) Remove the rear bearing from the pinion with
Puller/Press C-293-PA and Adapters C-293-40 (Fig.
39).
Place 4 adapter blocks so they do not damage
the bearing cage.
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