Jeep Cherokee (XJ): 8 1/4 Rear axle
Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 1984 - 2001 Service Manual > Differential and driveline > 8 1/4 Rear axle
- Description and operation
- Diagnosis and testing
- Service procedures. Removal and installation. Disassembly and assembly
- Cleaning and inspection. Adjustments. Specifications
- Special tools
194 RBI AXLE
...
8 1/4 Axle
DESCRIPTION
The 8 1/4 inch axle housings consist of a cast iron
center section with axle tubes extending from either
side. The tubes are pressed into and welded to the
differential hous ...
Other materials:
Axle shaft. Axle shaft seal and bearing. Differential
Axle shaft
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle. Ensure that the
transmission is in neutral.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake drum. Refer to Group 5, Brakes,
for proper procedure.
(4) Clean all foreign material from housing cover
area.
(5) Loosen housing cover bo ...