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Removal (Except Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear)

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove axle housing cover and drain oil. Index mark drive axle and drive shaft yokes for installation. Remove drive shaft.
  2. Remove wheels, brake rotor/drums and axle shafts. Mount Housing Spreader (J-24385-01) on axle housing. Mount Dial Indicator (J-8001). Spread housing enough to remove differential carrier. See Fig 1 .
    CAUTION: DO NOT  spread housing more than .015" (.38 mm) on Grand Wagoneer or .02" (.5 mm) on all others, or damage to housing may result.
    Fig 1: Spreading Housing to Remove Differential Carrier
    G121091Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.
  3. Index mark bearing caps for installation reference. Loosen bearing caps until almost out. Pry differential carrier loose. Remove bearing caps. Remove housing spreader. Check pinion preload and remove pinion gear assembly. See PINION SEAL & YOKE  .
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