Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Pinion Yoke Installation
11. Install yoke with Installer Screw 8112, Cup 8109, and holder 6958.
12. Install the yoke washer and a new nut on the pinion gear and tighten the pinion nut until there is zero bearing end-play.
13. 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.
Tightening Pinion Nut
14. Using yoke holder 6958 and a torque wrench set at 474 Nm (350 ft. lbs.), crush collapsible spacer until bearing end play is taken up.
NOTE: If the spacer requires more than 474 Nm (350 ft. lbs.) torque to crush, the collapsible spacer is defective and must be replaced.
