Jeep Cherokee 2000 - Disassembly and Assembly Standard Differential

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
STANDARD DIFFERENTIAL
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove pinion mate shaft lock screw (Fig. 49).
(2) Remove pinion mate shaft.
(3) Rotate the differential side gears and remove
the differential pinion gears and thrust washers (Fig.
50).
(4) Remove the differential side gears and thrust
washers.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Install the differential side gears and thrust
washers.
(2) Install the differential pinion gears and thrust
washers.
(3) Install the pinion mate shaft.
(4) Align the hole in the pinion mate shaft with
the hole in the differential case and install the pinion
mate shaft lock screw.
(5) Lubricate all differential components with
hypoid gear lubricant.
Fig. 48 Typical Housing Cover With Sealant
1 – SEALING SURFACE
2 – CONTOUR OF BEAD
3 – BEAD THICKNESS 6.35mm (1/4”)
Fig. 49 Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Screw
1 – LOCK SCREW
2 – PINION MATE SHAFT
Fig. 50 Pinion Mate Gear Removal
1 – THRUST WASHER
2 – SIDE GEAR
3 – PINION MATE GEAR
3 - 86 194 RBI AXLE XJ
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)