Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Pinion Gear ID Numbers
9. Select a shim equal to the dial indicator reading plus the drive pinion gear depth variance number etched in the face of the pinion gear using the
opposite sign on the variance number. For example, if the depth variance is -2, add +0.002 inch to the dial indicator reading.
10. Remove the pinion depth gauge components from the axle housing