Cleaning And Inspection; Single And Double Cardan Joint; Axle Pinion Angle Adjustment - Jeep Wrangler 1999 Electronic Service Manual

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 31 Install Link Yoke
(9) Install the centering kit assembly inside the
link yoke making sure the spring is properly posi-
tioned (Fig. 32).
Fig. 32 Install Centering Kit
(10) Place two bearing caps on opposite trunnions
of the remaining cross. Fit the open trunnions into
the link yoke bores and the bearing caps into the
centering kit (Fig. 33).
(11) Press the remaining two bearing caps into
place and install snap rings (Fig. 34).
(12) Tap the snap rings to allow them to seat into
the grooves (Fig. 35).
(13) Check for proper assembly. Flex the joint
beyond center, it should snap over-center in both
directions when correctly assembled (Fig. 36).
(14) Install the propeller shaft.
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
Fig. 33 Install Remaining Cross
Fig. 34 Press In Bearing Cap

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

SINGLE AND DOUBLE CARDAN JOINT

(1) Clean all the universal joint yoke bores with
cleaning solvent and a wire brush.
(2) Inspect the yokes for distortion, cracks, and
worn bearing cap bores.
ADJUSTMENTS

AXLE PINION ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

The pinion angle of the front axle can be adjusted
by the use of adjustment cams in the lower suspen-
sion arms (Fig. 37). The primary function for the
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