Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
4. Hold pinion flange with Spanner Wrench 6958 (1) and tighten Installer C-3718 nut (2). Tighten nut to remove all end play.
5. Install pinion washer and a new nut on the pinion gear.
6. Hold pinion flange (1) with Spanner Wrench 6958 (2) and tighten pinion nut to 217 Nm (160 ft. lbs.).
7. Measure pinion torque to rotate (1) inch pound torque wrench (2). Pinion torque to rotate is recorded reading plus 0.56 Nm (5 in. lbs.).