Drive Axle - 7 1/8" & 7 /9/16" & 8 1/4" & 8 1/2" Ring Gears

• Description
• Axle Ratio & Identification
• Lubrication
  • Capacity
  • Fluid Type
• Trouble Shooting
• Removal & Installation
  • Rear Axle Shaft, Bearing, Seals & Retainer
    • Notes
    • Removal (Model 194, 8 1/4" & 1998 Grand Cherokee 216 Axles)
    • Installation
    • Removal (Model 198, 1999 Grand Cherokee 216 & 226 Axles)
  • Pinion Seal & Yoke
    • Removal
    • Installation
  • Drive Axle Housing
    • Removal
    • Installation
  • Differential Carrier & Pinion
    • Removal (Except Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear)
    • Installation
    • Removal (Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear)
• Overhaul
  • Disassembly
  • Cleaning & Inspection
  • Reassembly
    • Notes
    • Pinion Gear
    • Differential Carrier
• Adjustments
  • Notes
  • Determining Correct Pinion Starting Shim
  • Pinion Bearing Preload
  • Carrier Bearing End Play
  • Ring Gear Backlash
    • Except Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear
    • Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear
  • Carrier Bearing Preload
    • Except Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear
    • Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear
• Torque Specifications