Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1234
(3) Remove Torx head screws that attach access
cover and gasket to overdrive case (Fig. 256). A T25
size Torx head bit is required.
(4) Remove access cover and gasket (Fig. 257).
(5) Expand output shaft bearing snap ring with
expanding-type snap ring pliers. Then push output
shaft forward to release shaft bearing from locating
ring (Fig. 258).
(6) Lift gear case up and off geartrain assembly
(Fig. 259).
(7) Remove snap ring that retains rear bearing on
output shaft (Fig. 260).
Fig. 256 Access Cover Screw Removal/Installation
Fig. 257 Access Cover And Gasket Removal/
Installation
Fig. 258 Releasing Bearing From Locating Ring
Fig. 259 Removing Gear Case From Geartrain
Assembly
Fig. 260 Rear Bearing Snap Ring Removal/
Installation
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)