Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Front Axle - 186FBI
Axle Shaft Seals
AXLE SHAFT SEALS
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove axle shafts.
3. Remove differential assembly.
4. Remove inner axle shaft seals with a pry bay.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove any sealer remaining from original seals.
2. Install oil seals with Discs 8110 and Turnbuckle 6797 (Fig. 22). Tighten tool until disc bottoms in housing.
3. Install differential and axle shafts.
4. Fill differential with lubricant.
5. Remove support and lower vehicle.
Pinion Seal
PINION SEAL
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Remove brake rotors and calipers.
4. Mark propeller shaft and pinion companion flange for installation reference.
5. Remove propeller shaft from the pinion companion flange.
6. Rotate pinion gear a minimum of ten times and verify the pinion rotates smoothly.
7. Record torque necessary to rotate the pinion gear with a inch pound torque wrench.
8. Using a short piece of pipe and Spanner Wrench 6958 to hold the pinion companion flange and remove the pinion nut and washer.
9. Remove pinion companion flange with Remover C-452 and Flange Wrench C-3281.
