Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
Fig. 14
4. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal. Install seal with Installer C-3972-A and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 14), if necessary.
Fig. 15
5. Install yoke with Installer W-162-D, Cup 8109, and holder 6958 (Fig. 15).
6. If the original pinion bearings are being used, install differential assembly and axle shafts, if necessary.
NOTE: If new pinion bearings were installed, do not install the differential assembly and axle shafts until after the pinion bearing preload and
rotating torque are set.
7. Install the pinion washer and a new nut on the pinion gear. Tighten the nut to 217 Nm (160 ft. lbs.) minimum. Do not over-tighten. Maximum
torque is 353 Nm (260 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion gear nut to decrease pinion gear bearing rotating torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If preload
torque is exceeded, a new collapsible spacer must be installed. The torque sequence will then have to be repeated.
