Spicer Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 44-4 SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 34)

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6. Lay the cover plate on top of the carrier, being
careful not to slide the cover against the other
surface (Figure 112).
Figure 113
Figure 114
Figure 112
7. Install the cover bolts, and tighten to 28 to 33
ft. lbs.
Lubrication
Option 1: Use this method before installing the
axle in the vehicle.
1. Measure the correct amount of oil.
2. Remove the fill plug in the cover plate and
pour the oil into the axle using a funnel (Figure
113).
3. Install a new fill plug.
Option 2: Use this method if the axle is already
installed in the vehicle.
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Pour the correct amount of oil into the axle
using a hose (Figure 114).
NOTE: If the correct amount has been used, oil
should be at the bottom of the fill hole.
3. Install a new fill plug.
NOTE: The type and amount of lubricant re-
quired depends upon the type of the axle. See
specifications below.
Lube Specs
Standard differential case: Use 80W90 thermal
stable lube. For a standard differential, use 76
ounces of lubricant for the best protection.
Trac-Lok differential: Use 80W90 thermal stable
lube. For this axle, use 72 ounces of lubricant plus
four ounces of friction modifier. This is Dana part
number 43161. The total amount of lubricant used
should equal 76 ounces.
Hydra-Lok differential: Use a synthetic lubricant.
Again use 72 ounces of lube, plus four ounces of
friction modifier, which is Spicer part number
43161.