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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2008COMMANDER 4WD V8-4.7L FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULFRONT AXLE - C200FEOVERHAUL (GEAR - PINION/RING)INSTALLATION
2008 Jeep Commander 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel
Installation
2008 Jeep Commander 4WD V8-4.7L Flex FuelSECTION Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install left hand thread ring gear Installer Bolts 9533 (1) through differential (2) and into ring gear. Tighten nuts on installer bolts evenly and draw ring gear onto differential case.
2. Remove installer bolts and install new left hand thread ring gear bolts and tighten to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
3. Install front pinion bearing cup into housing, with Installer D-129 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).
4. Install pinion depth shim (1) in rear pinion bearing cup bore (2).
5. Install rear pinion bearing cup into housing, with Installer D-111 (1) and Handle C-4171 (2).
WARNING: Use welding gloves or tongs when handling heated components.
CAUTION: A bearing heater is used to assemble some components. Use only an approved heater and only heat components to 100 - 149 Celsius (212 - 300 ° Fahrenheit). Never leave components on heater for and extended amount of time. If component is discolored after heating, component has been overheated and must not be used. Failure to follow these instructions will result in damage.
6. Heat rear pinion bearing (1) with bearing heater (2).
7. Using welding gloves or tongs, install rear bearing on pinion shaft.
8. Install spacer (1) on pinion shaft (2) with beveled side facing the gear.
9. Install new collapsible spacer (1) on pinion shaft (2).
10. Install pinion in housing.
11. Install front pinion bearing into the housing (1) on the pinion shaft with Installer 9616 (2). Thread installer onto the pinion shaft then tighten installer nut.
12. Install pinion seal with Installer 9514.
13. Install pinion flange (1) on pinion with Installer 9616 (2). Tap flange on pinion, then thread installer center bolt on pinion shaft and draw flange onto the pinion.
14. Hold pinion flange (1) with Flange Wrench C-3281 (2) and tighten pinion nut until torque to rotate is 1.5 - 1.9 Nm (13 - 17 in. lbs.).
15. Cut the pinion nut collar.
16. Bend nut collar so it touches the wall of the slot in the pinion shaft.
17. Install differential.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.