Two Speed - Left
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove rear knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE, REAR, REMOVAL
.
- Remove the axle shaft (1) from Rear Drive Unit (RDU).NOTE:
The output shaft may need to be held in place when removing the axle shaft.
NOTE:Tag the axle shaft shim for location.
- Remove clip (2) from output shaft (1).
- Using (special tool #8420B, Remover, Shaft) (2) and (special tool #C-637, Slide Hammer, Universal) (3) remove the output shaft (1).
- Remove the output shaft seal (1) using (special tool #7794-A, Remover, Seal) (2) and (special tool #C-637, Slide Hammer, Universal) (3).
- Clean and inspect the sealing surface on the output shaft. If the seal surface is damaged install a NEW
output shaft. If the seal bore is damaged it will be necessary to replace the RDU.
- Measure the diameter of the output shaft where indicated (1) using a suitable micrometer (2), if the diameter measures less than 29.95 mm (1.1791 in.), install a new output shaft.