Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Front Axle - 186FBI
PINION GEAR/RING GEAR
REMOVAL
NOTE: The ring gear and pinion are serviced as a matched set. Never replace one gear without replacing the other matching gear.
1. Raise and support vehicle
2. Mark pinion companion flange and propeller shaft for installation alignment.
3. Remove propeller shaft from pinion companion flange and tie propeller shaft to underbody.
4. Remove differential from axle housing.
5. Place differential case in a vise with soft metal jaw (Fig. 51).
6. Remove bolts holding ring gear to differential case.
NOTE: On Veri-Lok differential the side bearing and oil feed plenum must be removed before removing the ring gear bolts.
7. Driver ring gear off the differential case with a rawhide hammer (Fig. 51).
