Spicer Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 44-4 SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 29)

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23. Snug the bearing cap bolts and torque to 55
to 70 ft. lbs. (Figure 98).
17. Turn the case over to install the flange side
bearing. Be sure to use a plug or other type of
support on the button side to prevent the
case from being damaged when the second
bearing is being installed (Figure 95).
22. Verify that the letters stamped on the bearing
cap are stamped on the cover face. One will be
horizontal while the other will be vertical
(Figure 97).
18. Place the spreader on the carrier, and spread
the carrier to no more than .015" (Figure 96).
If the carrier is spread past this
limit, the carrier will yield and the axle housing
will have to be replaced.
19. Fit the bearing spacers in the carrier bores
using a light coating of grease.
20. Tap the case into the bore, using a rubber
mallet.
21. Remove the spreader. Once the differential
case is seated, the bearing caps may be
installed.
Figure 95
Figure 96
Figure 97
Figure 98
CAUTION