Jeep Cherokee

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Differential and driveline » Tube, 181, and 186 FBI axle » Removal and installation
Differential side bearings

REMOVAL

(1) Remove differential case from axle housing.

(2) Remove the bearings from the differential case with Puller/Press C-293-PA, C-293-39 Adapter Blocks, and Plug SP-3289 (Fig. 35).

Fig. 35 Differential Bearing Removal

1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-293-39
2 - BEARING
3 - DIFFERENTIAL
4 - SPECIAL TOOL SP-3289
5 - SPECIAL TOOL C-293-PA

INSTALLATION

If replacement differential side bearings or differential case are being installed, differential side bearing shim requirements may change. Refer to the Differential Bearing Preload and Gear Backlash procedures in this section to determine the proper shim selection.

(1) Install differential side bearing shims onto differential case hubs, for 186FBI axles.

(2) Using Installer C-3716-A and Handle C-4171, install differential side bearings (Fig. 36).

(3) Install differential in axle housing.

Fig. 36 Differential Side Bearing Installation

1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3716-A
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171

Drive axle assembly

Tube axle assembly

Axle shaft-cardan U-joint

181 FBI pinion shaft seal

186 FBI pinion shaft seal

Collapsible spacer

Hub bearing and axle shaft

Steering knuckle and ball studs

Differential

Differential side bearings

Axle shaft oil seal

181 FBI pinion

186 FBI pinion

Ring gear