Liberty Sport 4WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Axle - 186FIA
Removal and Installation / Front Axle Pinion Seal - 186FIA
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove brake calipers and rotors,
4. Mark propeller shaft and pinion companion flange for installation reference.
5. Remove propeller shaft from the pinion companion flange.
6. Rotate pinion gear a minimum of ten times and verify the pinion rotates smoothly.
7. Record the torque to rotate the pinion gear (Fig. 30) with a inch pound torque wrench.
8. Using a short piece of pipe and Spanner Wrench 6958 to hold the pinion companion flange (Fig. 31) and remove the pinion nut.
