Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 76

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 31 Yoke Bearing Cap Removal
(4) Release the vise jaws. Remove the sockets and
bearing cap that was partially forced out of the yoke.
(5) Repeat the above procedure for the remaining
bearing cap.
(6) Remove the remaining bearing cap, bearings,
seals and spider from the propeller shaft yoke.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Pack the bearing caps 1/3 full of wheel bearing
lubricant. Apply extreme pressure (EP), lithium–base
lubricant to aid in installation.
(2) Position the spider in the yoke. Insert the seals
and bearings. Tap the bearing caps into the yoke
bores far enough to hold the spider in position.
(3) Place the socket (driver) against one bearing
cap. Position the yoke with the socket wrench in a
vise.
(4) Compress the vise to force the bearing caps
into the yoke. Force the caps enough to install the
retaining clips.
(5) Install the bearing cap retaining clips.
(6) Install the axle shaft, refer to Hub Bearing and
Axle Shaft installation.
DIFFERENTIAL
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the bearings from the differential case
with Press C–293PA,
C–293–39 (Fig. 32).
Place adapter rings so they do not damage
the bearing cage.
Plug C–293–3, Adapter
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE
Fig. 32 Differential Bearing Removal
(2) Remove bearing shims from case hubs and
mark them (with hub identity) for assembly refer-
ence. Record the thickness of the shims.
(3) Clamp the differential case in a vise equipped
with soft jaws. Remove and discard the ring gear
bolts. Tap the ring gear with a rawhide or plastic
mallet and remove (Fig. 33).
Fig. 33 Ring Gear Removal
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