Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Refer to the Pinion Gear Depth Variance Chart.
PINION DEPTH MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Install front pinion bearing cup. Use Installer D-130 and Handle C-4171.
2. Install rear pinion bearing cup. Use Installer C-4308 and Handle C-4171.
8 1/4 Axle Pinion Adjustment Tools
3. Use Pinion Gear Adjustment Gauge Set C-3715-B.
4. Position Spacer SP-6030 over Shaft SP-5385.
5. Position pinion rear bearing on shaft.
6. Position tools (with bearing) in the housing.
7. Install Sleeve SP-5382.
8. Install pinion front bearing.
9. Install Spacer SP-6022.
10. Install Sleeve SP-3194-B, Washer SP-534, and Nut SP-3193.
11. Tighten the nut to seat the pinion bearings in the housing. Allow the sleeve to turn several times during tightening to prevent brinelling bearing
cups or bearings.
12. Loosen the compression nut tool.
13. Lubricate the pinion gear front and rear bearings with gear lubricant.
14. Re-tighten the compression nut tool to 1 - 3 Nm (15 - 25 inch lbs.) torque.
15. Rotate the pinion gear several complete revolutions to align the bearing rollers.
