Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Special tools
Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 1984 - 2001 Service Manual > Differential and driveline > 8 1/4 Rear axle > Special tools
8 1/4 AXLES
Cleaning and inspection. Adjustments. Specifications
Cleaning and inspection
8 1/4 Axle
Wash differential components with cleaning solvent
and dry with dry compressed air. Do not steam
clean the differential components.
Wash bearings with solvent a ...
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Other materials:
Axle shaft. Axle shaft seal and bearing. Differential
Axle shaft
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle. Ensure that the
transmission is in neutral.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake drum. Refer to Group 5, Brakes,
for proper procedure.
(4) Clean all foreign material from housing cover
area.
(5) Loosen housing cover bo ...