Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Pinion Seal, Front Differential
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove brake rotors and calipers.
4. Mark the propeller shaft and pinion yoke for installation reference.
5. Remove the propeller shaft from the yoke.
6. Rotate the pinion gear three or four times.
7. Measure the amount of torque necessary to rotate the pinion gear with a (inch lbs.) dial-type torque wrench. Record the torque reading for
installation reference.
8. Using Holder 6958 to hold the pinion yoke, remove the pinion nut and washer.
Pinion Yoke Removal
9. Use Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281 to remove the pinion yoke.
10. Use a suitable pry tool or a slide hammer mounted screw to remove the pinion shaft seal.
INSTALLATION
Pinion Seal Installation
1. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal. Install seal with Installer C-3972-A and Handle C-4171.
