Applies to: JEEP CHEROKEE (1984-2001)
Pull the Wheel and Tire off
Use a pair of Wire Cutters to pull the cotter pin for the axle nut. Then remove the nut using a 36mm socket. Use a large screwdriver in your brake rotor to keep everything from spinning. Use a breaker bar to free the axle nut.
TIP - Sometimes the axle nut can be stubborn. If it is, find a pipe or muffler from the yard and use it to extend the leverage on your breaker bar!
Remove the brake caliper with a 13mm socket. If it’s stubborn, use a C-clamp to compress the caliper. Hang the caliper on the control arm to get it out of the way.
Remove the brake rotor and use the 12 point ½” socket to remove the 3 bolts holding the unit bearing in place.
Use a large hammer to beat the unit bearing free from the knuckle.
Pull the axle shaft straight out.