Grand Cherokee 4WD L6-242 4.0L VIN S MFI (1993)
(4)
Remove the surplus lubricant. Apply installation alignment marks on the bearing hub, bearing cage and housing with dabs of paint.
(5)
Place the stub shaft in a soft-jawed vise to avoid damage to the shaft splines.
(6)
Press down on one side of the bearing cage/hub to tilt the cage. This will provide access to a ball at the opposite side of the cage. If the CV
joint is tight, use a hammer and brass drift to loosen the bearing hub. Do not hit the bearing cage with the drift.
(7)
Remove the ball from the bearing cage. If necessary, a small pry bar can be used to pry the ball loose from the cage.
(8)
Repeat the step above until all six balls are removed from the bearing cage.
(9)
Tilt the bearing cage and hub to a vertical position to remove.