Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Pinion Bearing Spacer: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 226RBA
REMOVAL
W/PINION INSTALLED
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove rear brake rotors and calipers. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control, for proper procedures.
4. Mark the propeller shaft and pinion yoke for installation reference.
5. Remove the propeller shaft from the yoke.
6. Rotate the pinion gear a minimum of ten times. Verify that the pinion rotates smoothly.
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.
Fig. 16
8. Using a short piece of pipe and Holder 6958 to hold the pinion yoke, remove the pinion nut and washer (Fig. 16).
Fig. 17
9. Use Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281 to remove the pinion yoke (Fig. 17).
