Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2004)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 226RBA
PINION GEAR/RING GEAR
REMOVAL
NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are serviced as a matched set. Never replace one gear without the other matched gear.
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Mark pinion yoke and propeller shaft for installation reference.
3. Disconnect propeller shaft from pinion yoke and tie shaft to underbody
4. Remove differential from axle housing.
5. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw.
6. Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential case.
7. Drive ring gear from differential case with a rawhide hammer (Fig.71)
8. Hold the pinion yoke with Spanner Wrench 6958 and remove the pinion yoke nut and washer (Fig. 72).
