Grand Cherokee 4WD L6-242 4.0L VIN S MFI (1993)
(10)
Insert one of the bearing hub lands into the adjacent cage window and roll it out of the cage.
INSPECTION
Polished contact surface areas on raceways and bearing cage spheres are normal. If joint was noisy or vibrated it should be replaced.
(1)
Inspect the lubricant for grit, dirt, water damage and metallic particles.
(2)
Clean all the components with an appropriate solvent and dry them with compressed air.
(3)
Inspect the ball raceways in the housing for excessive wear or scoring.
(4)
Examine the stub shaft splines and threads for damage.
(5)
Inspect the balls for pitting, cracks, scoring and excessive wear. A dull exterior surface is normal.
(6)
Inspect the bearing cage for wear, grooves, ripples, cracks and chipping.
(7)
Inspect the bearing hub for excessive wear and scoring on ball raceways.
ASSEMBLY
(1)
Lightly apply lubricating oil to all joint components before assembling them.
(2)
Align the bearing hub, cage and housing according to the alignment reference marks.