Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Front Axle - 186FBI
AXLE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
If the axle shaft and hub bearing are being removed in order to service another component, the axle shaft and hub bearing can be removed as an
assembly.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove brake caliper, rotor and ABS wheel speed sensor.
4. Remove cotter pin, nut retainer and axle nut.
5. Remove the hub bearing bolts (Fig. 20).
6. Remove hub bearing and axle shaft assembly (Fig. 21). Avoid damaging the axle shaft oil seals in the axle housing.
7. Remove brake rotor shield from the hub bearing or knuckle.
INSTALLATION
1. Thoroughly clean the axle shaft and apply a thin film of Mopar Wheel Bearing Grease or equivalent to the shaft splines, seal contact surface and
hub bore.
2. Install brake rotor shield to the knuckle.
3. Install hub bearing and axle shaft assembly or axle shaft into the housing and differential side gears. Avoid damaging the axle shaft oil seals in the
axle housing.
