Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
Fig. 15
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. 15).
Fig. 16
5. Install yoke with Screw 8112, Cup 8109, and Holder 6958 (Fig. 16).
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 yoke washer and a new nut on the pinion gear. Tighten the pinion nut until there is zero bearing end-play.
8. Tighten the nut to 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion gear nut to decrease pinion gear bearing rotating torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If preload
torque or rotating torque is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed. The torque sequence will then have to be repeated.
