Spicer Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 44-4 SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 5)

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9. Remove the bearing caps using an air gun or
hand ratchet with the appropriate socket
(Figure 9).
13. Check your pinion torque to rotate. This must
be done.
14. Remove the pinion nut and use the yoke puller
to remove the end yoke. (Figure 12)Inspect the
yoke for signs of damage, such as a groove that is
cut into the end yoke by the pinion seal. Deep
scratches and nicks are causes to replace the end
yoke (Figure 13).
10. Use a pry bar to remove the differential case
(Figure 10).
11. Set the outboard spacers by the proper
bearing cap.
12. Measure and record both outboard spacers,
including the case side or gear side location
(Figure 11).
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12