Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Removal and installation

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LUBRICANT CHANGE (1) Raise and support the vehicle. (2) Remove the lubricant fill hole plug from the differential housing cover. (3) Remove the differential housing cover and drain the lubric ...

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Rear axle REMOVAL (1) Raise and support the vehicle. (2) Position a suitable lifting device under the axle. (3) Secure axle to device. (4) Remove the wheels and tires. (5) Remove the bra ...

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Description and operation
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 housing to form a one-piece axle housing (Fig. 1). The axles have a vent hose to relieve internal pr ...