Spicer Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 44-4 SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 14)

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If a bearing falls off the trun-
nion, or if visible damage to the case is noted,
the case must be replaced. If a bearing falls off
the case, it means that the bearing has spun and
either the bearing inside diameter is oversize, or
the trunnion is undersize. If a new bearing still
slips on the case, the trunnion is undersize and
the case must be replaced.
2. Place the case in a vise to remove the ring gear
bolts (Figure 41).
NOTE: This lock pin should be replaced with a
new one during the rebuild procedure.
NOTE: The pinion mate shaft should slide out of
the hole. If it is tight, you may have to use a
punch to knock it out. Look for excessive wear or
grooves where the pinion mates ride on the shaft
(Figure 44). There may be some minor discolora-
tion on the shaft, which is the result of friction
and heat. This should not prevent the pinion
mate shaft from being reused.
3. Use a ball peen hammer and drift punch to
knock the gear off the case, being careful not
to hit the case (Figure 42).
4. On a standard axle, first remove the pinion
mate shaft lock pin (Figure 43).
5. Rotate both pinion mate gears so they come
to the windows on the case and remove them.
Figure 41
Figure 42
Figure 43
Figure 44
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