Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Tube, 181, and 186 FBI axle
Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 1984 - 2001 Service Manual > Differential and driveline > Tube, 181, and 186 FBI axle
- Description and operation
- Diagnosis and testing
- Service procedures
- Removal and installation
- Disassembly and assembly. Cleaning and inspection
- Specifications. Special tools
PROPELLER SHAFT
Inclinometer-7663
Boot Clamp Installer-C-4975-A ...
181 FBI axle
DESCRIPTION
The 181 Front Beam-design Iron (FBI) axle consists
of a cast iron differential housing with axle
shaft tubes extending from either side. The tubes are
pressed into the dif ...
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 ...