Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Pinion Seal Replacement
Rear Axle - 194RBI
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove the brake rotors and calipers. Refer to Brakes for proper procedures.
4. Mark the propeller shaft and pinion yoke for installation alignment 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.
Pinion Yoke Holder
8. Using a short piece of pipe and 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.
