Spicer Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 44-4 SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 11)

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NOTE: All Dana gear sets are marked with a set
number and an etch number. The etch number
may look something like plus 1, minus 3, or 0 for
example (Figure 29). This number tells what is
required to build the axle at zero; the ideal
running position for the gear. If, for example, the
etch number is plus 2, it means to subtract
.002". If the pinion height gauge measures
.040", for example, subtract .002" and install a
.038" shim.
NOTE: This can be done by tapping the installer
with a steel hammer until the bearing is seated
on the pinion. If a press is available, use it to seat
the bearing. To be sure the bearing is seated
properly, try to turn the position shim. Also try
to slide a .0015" shim between the bearing and
the shim. If the shim does not fit , the bearing is
properly seated.
16. Rotate the axle unit so that the pinion nose is
facing up, and put the outer pinion bearing in
the cup (Figure 32). Do not put grease on the
bearing.
14. Place the correct pinion position shim on the
pinion stem (Figure 30).
15. Slide the inner pinion bearing cone on the
pinion stem, and press the bearing tight to the
shim using the bearing installer 6448 (Figure
31).
Figure 29
Figure 30
Figure 31
Figure 32