Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 126

3 - 90 194 RBI AXLE
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(17) Remove differential case from Side Gear Hold-
ing Tool 6965. Remove side gear, clutch pack retainer,
and clutch pack. Keep plates in correct order during
removal.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The clutch discs are replaceable as com-
plete sets only. If one clutch disc pack is damaged,
both packs must be replaced.
Lubricate each component with gear lubricant
before assembly.
(1) Assemble the clutch discs into packs and
secure disc packs with retaining clips (Fig. 61).
Fig. 61 Clutch Disc Pack
1 – CLUTCH PACK
2 – RETAINER
3 – SIDE GEAR
4 – RETAINER
(2) Position assembled clutch disc packs on the
side gear hubs.
(3) Install clutch pack and side gear in the ring
gear side of the differential case (Fig. 62). Be sure
clutch pack retaining clips remain in position
and are seated in the case pockets.
(4) Position the differential case on Side Gear
Holding Tool 6965.
(5) Install lubricated Step Plate C-6960-3 in lower
side gear (Fig. 63).
(6) Install the upper side gear and clutch disc pack
(Fig. 63).
(7) Hold assembly in position. Insert Threaded
Adapter C-6960-1 into top side gear.
Fig. 62 Clutch Discs & Lower Side Gear Installation
1 – DIFFERENTIAL CASE
2 – LOWER SIDE GEAR AND CLUTCH DISC PACK
Fig. 63 Upper Side Gear & Clutch Disc Pack
Installation
1 – UPPER SIDE GEAR AND CLUTCH DISC PACK
2 – DIFFERENTIAL CASE
3 – SPECIAL TOOL C-6960–3
(8) Insert Forcing Screw C-6960-4.
(9) Tighten forcing screw tool to slightly compress
clutch discs.
(10) Place pinion gears in position in side gears
and verify that the pinion mate shaft hole is aligned.
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