Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Front Bearing Cup Removal
7. Remove the front pinion bearing cup, bearing, oil slinger, if equipped, and pinion seal with Remover D-147 and Handle C-4171.
Rear Bearing Cup Removal
8. Remove the rear pinion bearing cup from axle housing. Use Remover D-149 and Handle C-417 1.
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.