Axle Shaft; Removal—Cj And Scrambler Models; Installation—Cj And Scrambler Models; Removal—Cherokee-Wagoneer-Truck - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

2F-6 AXLES - FRONT HUBS
TOOL
J-8614-01
Installation
Fig. 2F-3 Pinion Nut Removal
TOOL
J-22575
41425
(1) Install replacement seal using Tool J-25104.
(2) Install yoke.
(3) Install pinion washer and nut. Tighten nut to
210 foot-pounds torque.
(4) Align reference marks on propeller shaft and
yoke and connect shaft to yoke. Tighten shaft-to-yoke
attaching bolts or nuts to 16 foot-pounds (22 N»m)
torque.
(5) Lower vehicle.
TOOL
J-8614-03
Fig. 2F-4 Pinion Yoke Ramoval
41426
AXLE SHAFT
Removal—CJ and Scrambler Models
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove disc brake caliper. Refer to Chapter 2G.
(3) Remove bolts attaching front hub to axle and
remove hub body and gasket.
(4) Remove retaining ring from axle shaft.
(5) Remove hub clutch and bearing assembly from
axle.
(6) Straighten lip of lock washer.
(7) Remove outer locknut, lock washer, inner lock-
nut, and tabbed washer. Use Tool J-25103 to remove
locknuts.
(8) Remove outer bearing and remove disc brake
rotor.
(9) Remove disc brake caliper adapter and splash
shield.
(10) Remove axle spindle.
(11) Remove axle shaft and universal joint assembly.
Installation—CJ and Scrambler Models
(1) Clean all parts thoroughly.
(2) Install axle shaft and universal joint assembly.
Insert splined end of axle shaft into differential side
gear and push shaft into place.
(3) Install axle spindle.
(4) Install splash shield and disc brake caliper
adapter.
(5) Lubricate and install outer bearing in disc brake
rotor.
(6) Install disc brake rotor on spindle.
(7) Install tabbed washer and inner locknut.
Tighten locknut to 50 foot-pounds (68 N«m) torque; then
back off locknut 1/6 turn (45°-65°). Rotate wheel while
tightening inner locknut to seat bearings evenly. Use
Tool J-25103 to tighten locknut.
(8) Install lock washer and outer locknut. Tighten
locknut to 50 foot-pounds (68 »m) torque and bend lip
of lock washer over nut.
(9) Install hub clutch and bearing assembly on axle
shaft.
(10) Install retaining ring on axle shaft.
(11) Install gasket and hub body on axle and install
hub attaching bolts. Tighten bolts to 30 foot-pounds (41
N»m) torque. Tighten bolts alternately and evenly.
(12) Install disc brake caliper. Refer to Chapter 2G.
(13) Lower vehicle.
Removal—Cherokee-Wagoneer-Truck
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove disc brake caliper. Refer to Chapter 2G.
(3) On models without front hubs:
(a) Remove rotor hub cap.
(b) Remove axle shaft snap ring, drive gear,
pressure spring, and spring retainer.