Jeep Cherokee 1988 Quick Start Manual page 4

clutch pack just installed.
3) Install remaining side gear and clutch pack in case. Hold
assembly in position and install rotating tool and forcing screw.
Tighten forcing screw and compress clutch packs. Install pinions.
Rotate side gear with tool pawl until each pinion is aligned with
pinion shaft bore.
4) Install pinion thrust washers and pinion shaft. Install
pinion thrust washers and pinion shaft. Install snap rings on pinion
shaft. Remove differential from axle shaft. Remove shaft from vise.
Using Remover (J 22912-01), remove differential bearings. Install end
play shims on each side of case. Reinstall differential bearings.
5) Position ring gear on differential case. Install NEW ring
gear bolts and tighten to 52 ft. lbs. (70 N.m).
DANA 4-PINION POWER-LOK
NOTE: Differential bearings do not need to be removed to overhaul.
Disassembly
1) Mark case halves, pinion mate shafts and ramps for
reassembly reference. Clamp differential assembly in soft-jawed vise
and loosen case half bolts (DO NOT remove bolts). Position
differential assembly on bench with ring half of case down. Remove
case attaching bolts. Remove cover half of case.
2) Remove pinion mate gear, side gear ring and clutch pack.
Keep parts together for reassembly reference. Remove parts from drive
gear half of case.
Cleaning & Inspection
Clean all parts and dry with compressed air. If any clutch
plates or discs require replacement, it is recommended that all plates
and discs be replaced. Replace any part that is worn or damaged.
Reassembly
NOTE: For adjustment procedures, see DANA SEMI-FLOATING or
FULL FLOATING AXLE articles in this section.
1) Position side gear ring from drive gear half of case on a
pinion flange. Coat clutch plates with Hypoid Gear Lubricant (C6A-Z-
19580-E). Reassemble parts in correct order. See Fig. 1. Install ring
gear half of case over clutch pack and side gear ring. Ensure clutch
plate lugs enter slots in case and case bottoms on clutch pack.
2) Hold assembly together and turn case half upside down.
Install gear in side gear ring. Install mate shaft and pinions on side
gear ring. Align mate shaft and case markings. Install cover half mate
shaft and pinions. Align markings.
3) Install side gear on pinions. Position side gear ring on
side gear and pinions. Assemble clutch pack on side gear. See Fig. 4.
Align clutch plate lugs and install all parts in case. Position cover
half of case over assembly. Align case marks made during disassembly.
4) Lubricate bolt threads with axle lube and install case
bolts. Using both axle shafts, align splines of side gear and side
gear ring. Tighten case bolts to 65-70 ft. lbs. (89-94 N.m).
5) Remove axle shafts. If properly assembled, each pinion
mate cross shaft should be tight on its ramp. If clearance is present,
it should not exceed .010" (.254 mm).