rear axle bearing replace dana 35 JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual
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DRIV E A XLE - F U LL F LO ATIN G
1988 J e ep C hero ke e
Drive Axles - Dana Full-Floating Axles
Jeep Front & Rear Drive Axles
DESCRIPTION
The axle assembly is an integral carrier type with hypoid
gear ring and pinion. Stamped steel cover is removable for inspection
and repair of differential. Vehicle loads are carried by axle
housings. Axle shafts of "full-floating" rear assemblies may be
removed without disturbing wheel bearings.
Drive pinion depth, pinion bearing preload and differential
side bearing preload are all set by shims.
See LOCKING HUB and 4WD STEERING KNUCKLE articles in this
section for removal and installation procedures for these front drive
axle component parts.
AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION
A metal tag on axle is stamped with gear ratio, part numbers
and limited slip identification. To determine drive axle ratio, refer
to MODEL IDENTIFICATION BY RING GEAR SIZE table.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION BY RING GEAR SIZE
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Model Ring Gear Diameter
44 ....................................... 8.50"
60 ....................................... 9.75"
61 ....................................... 9.75"
70 ...................................... 10.50"
80 ...................................... 11.25"
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FRONT HUB, BEARING, SPINDLE & AXLE SHAFT R & I
FRONT HUB BEARING ADJUSTING SPECIFICATIONS \
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Application ( 1) Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Adjusting Nut
Step 1 ............................... 50 (68)
Step 2 .......................... Back Off 20
Lock Nut ............................... 50 (68)
( 1) - While Rotating Hub.
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REMOVAL (CHEROKEE, COMANCHE & WAGONEER)
1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
Remove disc brake caliper and support out of way.
2) Match mark disc rotor and hub and remove disc rotor.
Remove cotter pin, nut lock and axle hub nut. Remove hub-to-knuckle
bolts. Pull hub assembly off axle shaft. Pull axle shaft through
knuckle to remove. Inspect axle shaft "U" joint and shaft splines for
wear. Replace as necessary.
3) Press hub out of bearings. Remove seals and bearings.