You don't need to take the center axel nut off to remove the rotors. Take the calipers off (two 13mm bolts on the back side) and the rotor will pull right off. If it's rusted to the hub you might have to bump it with a block of wood, but they usually just slide off. You only need to take that big center nut off if you're pulling the axel.
u need a 36mm socket!
36mm
nono
2005
Dana 35 or Dana 44
Usually that's in reference to the differential (the centerpiece on a axle) as it is round like a pumpkin.
There is a difference between the two, however your 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a modern version of the conventional shock system, where the shock and coil spring are separated under the live axle. Good news is anyone with an extension, socket wrench, channel lock pliers and 13 14 and 15 millimeter sockets can change them out in a matter of minutes.
36mm
If you are asking about rear axle gears, no. The XJ has a corporate axle and the ZJ has a Dana axle.
I have a 2002 Grand Cherokee. I've had to have both rear replaced and each was around 300 - 400 for parts/labor.
Yes
It can vary from $500 to $2000 depending on how many parts are needed.
A 44 rear axle in a Grand Cherokee has an aluminum center, so if a magnet won't stick to the part that the cover bolts to it is a 44.
no, it has a live axle.
nono
2005
no a 92 Cherokee is a leaf sprung rear axle and all grand Cherokees are a 4 link with coil suspension setup. way different. you could cut and weld a bunch and make it happen though
36 mm
No.