Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 158

3 - 122 8 1/4 REAR AXLE
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 39 Differential Case Holding Tool
1 – SIDE GEAR HOLDING TOOL
2 – VISE
3 – DIFFERENTIAL
(4) Remove the pinion mate shaft lock screw (Fig.
40).
Fig. 40 Mate Shaft Lock Screw
1 – LOCK SCREW
2 – PINION MATE SHAFT
(5) Remove the pinion mate shaft. If necessary, use
a drift and hammer (Fig. 41).
(6) Install and lubricate Step Plate 8140–2 (Fig.
42).
(7) Assemble Threaded Adapter 8140-1 into top
side gear. Thread Forcing Screw 6960-4 into adapter
until it becomes centered in adapter plate.
Fig. 41 Mate Shaft Removal
1 – PINION MATE SHAFT
2 – SIDE GEAR
3 – DRIFT
4 – PINION MATE GEAR
Fig. 42 Step Plate Tool Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 8140–2
2 – LOWER SIDE GEAR
3 – DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(8) Position a small screw driver in slot of
Threaded Adapter 8140-1 (Fig. 43) to prevent adapter
from turning.
(9) Tighten forcing screw tool 122 N·m (90 ft. lbs.)
maximum to compress Belleville springs in clutch
packs (Fig. 44).
(10) Using an appropriate size feeler gauge,
remove thrust washers from behind the differential
pinions (Fig. 45).
(11) Insert Turning Bar 6960-2 in case (Fig. 46).
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