Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
The ring and pinion gears are serviced in a matched set. Do not replace the ring gear without replacing the pinion gear.
REMOVAL
1. Remove differential from axle housing.
Ring Gear Removal
2. Place differential case in a suitable vise with soft metal jaw protectors.
3. Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential case.
4. Using a soft hammer, drive ring gear from differential case.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts that held the ring gear to the differential case. The bolts can fracture causing extensive damage.
1. Invert the differential case.
2. Position ring gear on the differential case and start two ring gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt hole alignment.
3. Invert the differential case in the vise.
Ring Gear Bolt Installation
4. Install new ring gear bolts and alternately tighten to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install differential in axle housing and verify gear mesh and contact pattern.
