Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
Fig. 12
11. Remove the pinion gear from housing (Fig. 12). Catch the pinion with your hand to prevent it from falling and being damaged.
12. Remove collapsible spacer from pinion shaft.
INSTALLATION
Fig. 13
1. Install a new collapsible preload spacer on pinion shaft (Fig. 13).
2. If pinion gear was removed, install pinion gear in housing.
3. Install pinion front bearing, if necessary.