Spicer Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 44-4 SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 33)

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2. Line up the splines of the differential case and
the axle shaft, and slide the shaft into place
(Figure 108).
Do not force the axle shaft into
the side gear. This could cause damage to the
splines on the axle shaft or in the side gear.
Figure 108
Figure 109
Figure 110
Figure 111
NOTE: Be sure that the correct shaft is in the
correct tube. An easy trick is to remember that
the long axle shaft goes in the left-hand tube -
remember left is long, right is short (Figure 109).
It is important to always use new nuts when
putting the assembly together. Then, torque the
nuts to 35 to 55 ft. lbs.
3. Install the rotor assembly on each axle shaft
(Figure 110).
4. Install the cover plate on the carrier.
Before installing the cover
plate, be sure to inspect both mating surfaces for
nicks or dings on either part. If either part is
damaged, the cover plate may leak oil, leading to
premature failure of the ring and pinion.
It is also important that both
surfaces are cleaned with a solvent to remove any
oil film remaining on the surfaces. If oil is not
removed, the sealant will not adhere and may
cause oil to leak from the cover plate and carrier.
5. Apply a thin line of RTV silicone to the carrier
(Figure 111). Use a continuous line around the
carrier surface, connecting the end point to
the starting point.
NOTE: The Traction Technologies Group recom-
mends using RTV Silicone gasket maker – Spicer
part number 38615 in a 70 milliliter tube.
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