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Installation (Cherokee, Comanche & Wrangler)

  1. Grease bearing and install in axle tube. Apply wheel bearing grease to axle shaft seal. Install seal in axle tube. Install axle shaft.
  2. Install axle "C" clip. Pull axle out to seat "C" clip. Install pinion shaft. Install lock screw and tighten to 8.5 ft. lbs. (11 N.m). Apply RTV to axle housing cover. Tighten cover bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m). Check oil level.
    NOTE: On vehicles with Trac-Lok (limited slip) differentials, slowly drive vehicle in 10-12 "figure 8" patterns.
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