Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Seal Removal
10. Use Remover 7794-A and slide hammer to remove the pinion gear seal.
INSTALLATION
Pinion Seal Installation
1. Apply a light coating of gear lubricant on the lip of pinion seal. Install seal with Installer C-3972-A and Handle C-4171.
Pinion Yoke Installation
2. Install yoke on the pinion gear with Screw 8112, Cup 8109, and Holder 6958.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the minimum tightening torque when installing the pinion yoke at this point. Damage to the collapsible spacer or
bearings may result.
3. Install the yoke washer and a new nut on the pinion gear and tighten the pinion nut until there is zero bearing end-play.
4. 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.
