Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 226RBA
NOTE: The ring and pinion gears are serviced as a matched set. Do not replace the pinion gear without replacing the ring gear.
REMOVAL
1. Remove differential assembly from axle housing.
2. Mark pinion yoke and propeller shaft for installation alignment.
3. Disconnect propeller shaft from pinion yoke. Using suitable wire, tie propeller shaft to underbody.
Fig. 44
4. Using Holder 6958 to hold yoke and a short length of 1 inch pipe, remove the pinion yoke nut and washer (Fig. 44).
Fig. 45
5. Using Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281, remove the pinion yoke from pinion shaft (Fig. 45).
