Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Rear Bearing Cup Removal
8. Remove the rear pinion bearing cup from axle housing. Use Remover D-148 and Handle C-4171.
9. Remove the depth shims from rear pinion bearing cup bore in axle housing. Record the thickness of the depth shims.
NOTE: The pinion depth shims can be very thin. Verify that all shims have been removed before proceeding.
Inner Bearing Removal
10. Remove the rear pinion bearing from the pinion with Puller/Press C-293-PA and Adapters C-293-48.
Place 4 adapter blocks so they do not damage the bearing cage.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Pinion depth shims are placed between the rear pinion bearing cup and axle housing to achieve proper ring and pinion gear mesh. If the
factory installed ring and pinion gears are reused, the pinion depth shim should not require replacement. Refer to Pinion Gear Depth to select the
proper thickness shim before installing pinion gear.
1. Place proper thickness depth shim in rear pinion bearing cup bore in the axle housing.
