Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Axle Shaft Seal And Bearing Installation
15. Install the axle shaft bearing with Installer C-4198 and Handle C-4171. Ensure that the bearing part number is against the installer. Verify that the
bearing in installed straight and the tool fully contacts the axle tube when seating the bearing.
16. Install a new axle seal with Installer C-4076-B and Handle C-4735-1. When the tool contacts the axle tube, the seal is installed to the correct
depth.
17. Coat the lip of the seal with axle lubricant for protection prior to installing the axle shaft.
18. Install the axle shaft.
19. Lubricate bearing bore and seal lip with gear lubricant. Insert axle shaft through seal, bearing, and engage it into side gear splines.
NOTE: Use care to prevent shaft splines from damaging axle shaft seal lip. Also, exercise care not to damage the wheel speed sensor on vehicles
equipped with ABS brakes
20. Insert C-clip lock in end of axle shaft. Push axle shaft outward to seat C-clip lock in side gear.
21. Insert pinion mate shaft into differential case and through thrust washers and pinion gears.
22. Align hole in shaft with hole in the differential case and install lock screw with Loctite (R) on the threads. Tighten lock screw to 19 Nm (14 ft.
lbs.) torque.
23. Install cover and add fluid.
24. Install brake drum.
25. Install wheel and tire.
26. Lower vehicle.
