Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 73

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 37 Axle Seal Installation
1 – TURNBUCKLE 6797
2 – DISCS 8110
(4) Using Holder 6958 to hold yoke, remove the
pinion nut and washer.
(5) Using Remover C-452 and Holder C-3281,
remove the pinion yoke from pinion shaft (Fig. 38).
Fig. 38 Pinion Yoke Removal
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-3281
2 – YOKE
3 – SPECIAL TOOL C-452
(6) Remove the pinion gear and preload shims
from housing (Fig. 39). Catch the pinion with your
hand to prevent it from falling and being damaged.
TUBE, 181, AND 186 FBI AXLE
Fig. 39 Remove Pinion Gear
1 – RAWHIDE HAMMER
(7) Remove the front pinion bearing cup, bearing,
oil slinger, if equipped, and pinion seal with Remover
D-147 and Handle C–4171 (Fig. 40).
Fig. 40 Front Bearing Cup Removal
1 – REMOVER
2 – HANDLE
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