Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 226RBA
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure that the transmission is in neutral.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove brake caliper and rotor. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control, for proper procedure.
4. From the rear of the axle flange, remove the nuts holding axle retainer plate to axle tube.
5. Using Slide Hammer 7420, Adapter 6790, and suitable lug nuts, pull axle shaft from vehicle.
NOTE: It is normal that the axle bearing race is loose in the axle tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert axle into opening at end of axle tube.
2. Align flat area on axle shaft retaining plate upward.
3. Insert the retaining plate studs into the brake backing plate and the axle tube flange.
4. Install nuts to hold axle retaining plate to axle tube. Tighten the nuts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
5. Install brake caliper and rotor.
6. Install wheel and tire.
7. Check and fill the gear lubricant. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications for gear lubricant requirements.
8. Lower vehicle.
