Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Hub bearing and axle shaft. Steering knuckle and ball studs. Differential
If the axle shaft and hub bearing are being
removed in order to service another component, the
axle shaft and hub bearing can be removed as an
assembly. REMOVAL
1 - AXLE SHAFT 1 - AXLE INSTALLATION Ball stud service procedures below require removal
of the hub bearing and axle shaft. Removal and
installation of upper and lower ball studs require the
use of Tool Kit 6289. KNUCKLE REMOVAL
1 - AXLE YOKE
UPPER BALL STUD REPLACEMENT LOWER BALL STUD REPLACEMENT KNUCKLE INSTALLATION
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6289-12 Axle bushing replacement Refer to Group 2, Suspension, for the proper axle
bushing procedures. REMOVAL
1 - INSTALLATION REFERENCE LETTERS
1 - AXLE HOUSING
1 - SPECIAL TOOL
C-3339
1 - SPECIAL TOOL
C-3339
1 - AXLE HOUSING INSTALLATION If replacement differential 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) Position Spreader W-129-B, utilizing some
items from Adapter Kit 6987, with the tool dowel
pins seated in the locating holes (Fig. 33). Install the
holddown clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle finger-
tight.
(2) Install a Guide Pin C-3288-B at the left side of
the differential housing. Attach Dial Indicator C-3339
to guide pin. Load the lever adapter against the
opposite side of the housing (Fig. 30) and zero the
indicator.
CAUTION: Do not spread over 0.50 mm (0.020 in). If
the housing is over-spread, it could be distorted or
damaged.
(3) Spread the housing enough to install the case
in the housing. Measure the distance with the dial
indicator (Fig. 31).
(4) Remove the dial indicator.
(5) Install differential case, and the differential
preload shims for the 181FBI axles, in the housing.
Ensure that the differential bearing cups remain in
position on the differential bearings. Tap the differential
case to ensure the bearings cups are fully
seated in the housing.
(6) Install the bearing caps at their original locations
(Fig. 34).
(7) Loosely install differential bearing cap bolts.
1 - AXLE HOUSING
1 - INSTALLATION REFERENCE LETTERS (8) Remove axle housing spreader.
(9) Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 61 N·m (45 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(10) Install the hub bearings and axle shafts.Hub bearing and axle shaft
Fig. 23 Hub Bearing Bolts
2 - AXLE
3 - KNUCKLE
4 - HUB BEARING
2 - KNUCKLE
3 - HUB BEARING
4 - AXLE SHAFT
Steering knuckle and ball studs
Fig. 25 Steering Knuckle Removal/Installation
2 - UPPER BALL STUD
3 - LOWER BALL STUD
4 - STEERING KNUCKLE
Fig. 26 Upper Ball Stud Remove/Install
Fig. 27 Lower Ball Stud Remove/Install
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6289-4
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 4212F
4 - SPECIAL TOOL 4212F
5 - SPECIAL TOOL 6289-1
6 - SPECIAL TOOL 6289-3Differential
Fig. 28 Bearing Cap Identification
2 - INSTALLATION REFERENCE LETTERS
Fig. 29 Install Axle Housing Spreader
2 - DOWEL
3 - SAFETY HOLD DOWN
4 - SPECIAL TOOL
W-129-B
5 - TURNBUCKLE
Fig. 30 Install Dial Indicator
2 - DIAL INDICATOR
3 - LEVER ADAPTER
4 - SPECIAL TOOL
W-129-B
5 - SPECIAL TOOL
C-3288-B
Fig. 31 Spread Axle Housing
2 - SPECIAL TOOL
W-129-B
Fig. 32 Differential Case Removal
2 - DIFFERENTIAL CASE
3 - BEARING CUPS
Fig. 33 Install Axle Housing Spreader
2 - DOWEL
3 - SAFETY HOLD DOWN
4 - SPECIAL TOOL
W-129-B
5 - TURNBUCKLE
Fig. 34 Differential Bearing Cap Reference Letters
2 - INSTALLATION REFERENCE LETTERS
181 FBI pinion shaft seal. 186 FBI pinion shaft seal. Collapsible spacer
Differential side bearings. Axle shaft oil seal. 181 FBI pinion
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