Axle Shaft Universal Joint; Installation—Cherokee-Wagoneer-Truck - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

(4) On models with front hubs:
(a) Remove socket head screws from hub body
and remove body and large retaining ring.
(b) Remove small retaining ring from axle
shaft.
(c) Remove hub clutch assembly from axle.
(5) Remove outer locknut, washer, and inner lock-
nut using Tool J-6893.
(6) Remove rotor. Spring retainer and outer bearing
are removed with rotor.
(7) Remove nuts and bolts attaching spindle and
support shield and remove spindle and shield. If neces
sary, tap spindle with rawhide mallet to remove it from
knuckle (fig. 2F-5).
(8) Remove axle shaft.
AXLE SHAFT
YOKE HALF
\
BEARING CUP BEARING CUP
\_ SNAP RING / AXLE SHAFT
YOKE HALF
w
^ BEARING
Q)>* CROSS JOURNAL
BEARING CUP
ROLLER
BEARING
SNAP RING
BEARING CUP J42300
Fig. 2F-5 Axis Shaft Universal Joint
Installation—Cherokee-Wagoneer-Truck
(1) Install axle shaft. Insert splined end of axle
shaft in differential side gear and push shaft into place.
(2) Install spindle.
(3) Install support shield and rotor.
(4) Install inner wheel bearing locknut (nut has peg
on one side). Tighten locknut just enough to remove end
play.
(5) Install wheel and tire but do not tighten wheel
nuts completely.
(6) Tighten inner locknut to 50 foot-pounds (68
N«m) torque; then back off locknut 1/6-turn (45°-65°).
Rotate wheel while tightening locknut to seat bearings
evenly.
(7) Install washer so inner tab is aligned with
spindle keyway. Also be sure peg on inner locknut en
gages in nearest hole in washer.
(8) Install and tighten outer locknut to minimum of
50 foot-pounds (68 N»m) torque.
(9) Remove wheel and tire.
(10) On models without front hubs:
(a) Install spring retainer, pressure spring, and
drive gear.
AXLES - FRONT HUBS 2F-7
CAUTION: Install the spring retainerwith the cupped
side of the retainer facing toward the center of the
vehicle.
(b) Push drive gear inward to provide clearance
for axle shaft snap ring and install snap ring.
(c) Coat rotor hub cap rim with Permatex Ad
hesive-Sealant number 3, or equivalent, and install hub
cap in. rotor.
(11) On models with front hubs:
(a) Install hub clutch assembly in axle.
(b) Install small retaining ring on axle shaft.
Install large retaining ring in axle hubs.
(c) Install replacement O-ring on hub body, if
necessary.
(d) Install hub body. Install and tighten socket
head screws to 30 inch-pounds (3 N»m) torque.
(12) Install disc brake caliper. Refer to Chapter 2G.
(13) Install wheel and tire.
(14) Lower vehicle.
AXLE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT
Replacement
(1) Remove axle shaft.
(2) Remove snap rings from universal joint bearing
cups (fig. 2F-5).
(3) Press on end of one bearing cup to press opposite
bearing from yoke half.
(4) Turn yoke over and press remaining bearing cup
out of yoke by pressing on exposed end of bearing cross
journal.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the bearing, remove
the bearing using a brass drift having aflat face that is
approximately 1/82-inch smaller in diameter than the
hole in the axle shaft yoke.
(5) Repeat above step to remove remaining bearing
cups. Remove bearing cross journal by sliding it to one
side and lifting out.
(6) Clean parts in solvent. Inspect parts after clean
ing. Replace any part that exhibits excessive wear or
damage.
(7) Pack bearing cups 1/3 full of bearing lubricant
and install bearing rollers.
(8) Install bearing cross journal. Hold bearing cups
in vertical position to prevent bearings from dropping
out.
(9) Install bearing cups in axle shaft yoke halves
and seat them firmly against bearing shoulders.
(10) Press bearing cups on journal from opposite side
until firmly seated.
(11) Repeat previous steps to install opposite bearing
cups on cross journal.
(12) Install snap rings on bearing cups.