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Except Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear

  1. Preload carrier bearings by adding .004" (.10 mm) to each existing shim. Mount Housing Spreader (W-129-B) on axle housing. Mount dial indicator. Spread housing enough to remove differential. See Figure .
  2. Position carrier assembly into axle housing bearing bores. Tap bearing races until fully seated in housing. Remove housing spreader. Install bearing caps, aligning marks made at disassembly. Install and tighten bolts. Recheck ring gear backlash.
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