Grand Cherokee 4WD Laredo V8-4.7L (2002)
Universal Joint: Service and Repair
AXLE U-JOINT
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Clamp only the narrow forged portion of the yoke in the vise. Do not over tighten the vise jaws, to avoid distorting the yoke.
1. Remove axle shaft.
2. Remove the bearing cap retaining snap rings (Fig. 29).
NOTE: Saturate the bearing caps with penetrating oil prior to removal.
3. Locate a socket with an inside diameter is larger than the bearing cap. Place the socket (receiver) against the yoke and around the perimeter of the
bearing cap to be removed.
4. Locate a socket with an outside diameter is smaller than the bearing cap. Place the socket (driver) against the opposite bearing cap.
