Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
torque is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed.
4. Rotate pinion a minimum of ten time and verify pinion rotates smoothly. Rotate the pinion shaft with an inch pound torque wrench. Rotating
torque should be equal to the reading recorded during removal plus 0.56 Nm (5 in. lbs.) (Fig. 33).
5. If the rotating torque is low, use Spanner Wrench 6958 to hold the pinion companion flange (Fig. 34), and tighten the pinion shaft nut in 6.8 Nm
(5 ft. lbs.) increments until proper rotating torque is achieved.
CAUTION: If maximum tightening torque is reached prior to reaching the required rotating torque, the collapsible spacer may have been
damaged. Replace the collapsible spacer.
6. Install propeller shaft with installation reference marks aligned.
7. Fill differential with gear lubricant.
