Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 68

3 - 32 TUBE, 181, AND 186 FBI AXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
UPPER BALL STUD REPLACEMENT
(1) Position tools as shown to remove and install
ball stud (Fig. 26).
LOWER BALL STUD REPLACEMENT
(1) Position tools as shown to remove and install
ball stud (Fig. 27).
KNUCKLE INSTALLATION
(1) Position the steering knuckle on the ball studs.
Fig. 26 Upper Ball Stud Remove/Install
109 N·m (80 ft. lbs.) torque. Install new cotter pin.
N·m (75 ft. lbs.) torque. Install new cotter pin.
steering knuckle arm. Refer to Group 2, Suspension,
for proper procedures.
(2) Install and tighten the bottom retaining nut to
(3) Install and tighten the top retaining nut to 101
(4) Install the hub bearing and axle shaft.
(5) Connect the tie-rod or drag link end to the
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