Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 78

3 - 42 TUBE, 181, AND 186 FBI AXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(6) Remove the pinion and collapsible spacer from
housing (Fig. 52). Catch the pinion with your hand to
prevent it from falling and being damaged.
Fig. 52 Remove Pinion
1 – RAWHIDE HAMMER
(7) Remove the front pinion bearing cup, bearing,
oil slinger, if equipped, and pinion seal with Remover
C-4345 and Handle C–4171 (Fig. 53).
Fig. 53 Front Bearing Cup Removal
1 – REMOVER
2 – HANDLE
(8) Remove the rear pinion bearing cup from axle
housing (Fig. 54). Use Remover D-149 and Handle
C–4171.
Fig. 54 Rear Bearing Cup Removal
1 – DRIVER
2 – HANDLE
(9) Remove the collapsible preload spacer from
pinion gear (Fig. 55).
Fig. 55 Collapsible Spacer
1 – COLLAPSIBLE SPACER
2 – SHOULDER
3 – PINION
4 – PINION DEPTH SHIM
5 – REAR BEARING
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