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
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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:
Fitting connecting rod bearings. Fitting crankshaft main bearings. Form-in-place gaskets
Fitting connecting rod bearings
INSPECTION
BEARINGS
Inspect the connecting rod bearings for scoring and
bent alignment tabs (Fig. 29) (Fig. 30). Check the
bearings for normal wear patterns, scoring, grooving,
fatigue and pitting (Fig. 31). Replace any bearing
that shows abnormal wear.
Inspe ...