Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Fig. 18
10. Use Remover 7794-A and slide hammer to remove the pinion shaft seal (Fig. 18).
11. Remove the front pinion bearing using a pair of suitable pick tools to pull the bearing straight off the pinion gear shaft. It may be necessary to
lightly tap the end of the pinion gear with a rawhide or rubber mallet if the bearing becomes bound on the pinion shaft.
12. Remove the collapsible spacer.
W/PINION REMOVED
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove rear brake rotors and calipers.
4. Mark the propeller shaft and pinion yoke for installation reference.
5. Remove the propeller shaft from the yoke.
6. Rotate the pinion gear a minimum of ten times. Verify that the pinion rotates smoothly.
7. Measure the amount of torque necessary to rotate the pinion gear with a (inch lbs.) dial-type torque wrench. Record the torque reading for
installation reference.
8. Remove differential assembly from axle housing.
9. Using Holder 6958 to hold yoke and a short length of 1 inch pipe, remove the pinion yoke nut and washer (Fig. 16).
10. Using Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281, remove the pinion yoke from pinion shaft (Fig. 17).
Fig. 19
11. Remove the pinion gear from housing (Fig. 19). Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from falling and being damaged.
