Except Cherokee 8 1/4" Ring Gear
- Preload carrier bearings by adding .006" (.152 mm) for 1999 Grand Cherokee Model 198, .001" (.025 mm) for 1999 Grand Cherokee Model 226, and .008" (.20 mm) for all other models to each existing shim. Mount Housing Spreader (W-129-B) on axle housing. Mount dial indicator. Spread housing enough to remove differential. See Figure .
- 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.
CAUTION:
DO NOT spread housing more than .020" (.50 mm) for Model 216 axle, or .015" (.38 mm) for all others, or damage to housing may result.
NOTE:
Preloading carrier bearings may change backlash setting. Recheck backlash, and adjust as necessary.