JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: JEEP, Model Year: 1988, Model line: CHEROKEE, Model: JEEP CHEROKEE 1988Pages: 1378, PDF Size: 19.9 MB
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Inspect bearings and races for wear and pitting. Replace bearing and
race together.
INSTALLATION
1) Install axle shaft through knuckle and engage in axle gear
splines. Pack bearings with multi-purpose grease and fill cavities in
bearing hub. Install new seals.
2) Press hub into bearings. Install hub assembly on axle
shaft and install bolts. To complete installation, reverse removal
procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of this article.
INTERMEDIATE AXLE SHAFT R & I
REMOVAL (DISCONNECT AXLE MODELS)
1) Remove outer axle. See FRONT HUB, BEARING, SPINDLE & AXLE
SHAFT in this article.
2) Remove axle assembly inspection cover and drain fluid.
Remove vacuum and electrical connections at disconnect housing
assembly. Remove bolts and pull disconnect housing from axle tube. See
Fig. 1 .
3) Remove intermediate shaft retaining clip on inner end of
axle shaft. Carefully slide intermediate axle shaft through seal and
out end of axle tube. Remove shift collar.
4) Inspect intermediate shaft bearings and seals for wear. If
replacement of bearings or seal is necessary, use recommended tools.
5) On Jeep, use Tool Set (J-34659), Slide Adapter (J-34659-\
4)
and Over Rod (J-34659-3) to replace intermediate shaft bearings and
seal.
Fig. 1: View Of Axle Disconnect Assembly
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
INSTALLATION
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1) Coat intermediate shaft with lubricant and carefully slide
through seal and engage in drive axle splines. Install retaining clip.
2) Install shift collar on axle shaft. Install outer axle
shaft and check for smooth operation of shift collar.
3) Apply bead of silicone sealer to inspection cover and
install cover. Fill axle housing with 2.5 pts. (1.2L) of 75W 90 gear
oil. Pour a small amount of gear oil on shift collar and install
disconnect housing. Ensure shifting fork is properly positioned in
shift collar.
4) To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of this article.
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY R & I
REMOVAL (CHEROKEE, COMANCHE, WAGONEER)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
Remove hubs, spindles and axles. See FRONT HUB, BEARING, SPINDLE &
AXLE SHAFT in this article.
2) Disconnect vacuum hoses and electrical connections from
shift motor. Disconnect stabilizer bar, track bar and steering damper.
3) Disconnect drive shaft at pinion yoke and tie to frame.
Remove left and right tie rod ends from knuckles.
4) Support axle assembly on floor jack. Remove lower shock
mounts. Disconnect axle housing-to-frame control arms at axle. Lower
floor jack slowly and remove axle assembly. Remove coil spring lower
bracket and coil spring.
INSTALLATION
1) Place axle housing on floor jack and position under
vehicle. Install coil springs and raise assembly into position. Ensure
top of coil springs seat in spring pocket.
2) Check all bushings and mounting hardware for wear or
damage. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten
all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table
at end of this article. Fill axle assembly with gear oil. Check wheel
alignment.
REAR HUB, BEARINGS & AXLE SHAFTS R & I
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
Remove axle flange nuts or bolts. If nuts are used, rap center of axle
flange sharply with hammer to loosen tapered dowels. Remove bolts or
dowels and pull axle shaft out of hub.
2) Depending on application, bend back ears of lock washer,
or remove locking wedge from nut, or remove snap ring and key. Remove
bearing adjusting nut(s) and remove hub assembly.
3) Remove inner hub seal and bearing. Inspect bearings and
races for wear. To replace bearing, drive outer race from bearing hub
using a punch and hammer. Install new race being careful not to chip
or dent race. Ensure new race is seated in hub.
4) Pack bearings with multi-purpose grease. Install new seal.
Carefully install hub on axle spindle to avoid damaging seal lip and
spindle threads.
5) Install outer bearing and adjusting nut. Tighten bearing
adjusting nut in steps. See REAR HUB BEARING ADJUSTING SPECIFICATIONS
table. Install lock ring if used. Install spindle lock nut if used and
tighten to proper specification. See REAR HUB BEARING ADJUSTING
SPECIFICATIONS table.