Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1297
(2) Install new input bearing in front case. Start
bearing in bore with copper mallet. Tap bearing at
6–8 points around outer race to start it evenly.
Mount case in shop press and seat bearing in case
using hard wood block as press tool. Press bearing
inward until bearing locating ring stops against case
surface (Fig. 44).
(3) Install front output shaft front bearing in case
with Tool Handle C-4171 and Installer 5064 (Fig. 45).
(4) Install shaft front bearing retaining ring (Fig.
46). Start ring into place by hand. Then use small
screwdriver to work ring into case groove. Be sure
ring is fully seated before proceeding.
(5) Install new front output seal in case bore with
Tools C-4171 and 7934 (Fig. 47).
(6) Install pilot bearing in input gear with Tools
C-4171 and 5065 (Fig. 48).
(7) Assemble input gear and planetary carrier as
follows:
(a) Install rear thrust washer in carrier. Be sure
washer tabs are aligned and seated in carrier slots
(Fig. 49). Also note that washers are the same and
therefore interchangeable.
(b) Position front thrust washer and lock ring on
input gear. Then install assembled parts in carrier
(Fig. 50)
(c) Install carrier lock retaining ring. Use small
screwdriver to work ring into place. Be sure ring is
fully seated before proceeding (Fig. 51).
Fig. 43 Front Shaft Rear Bearing Removal
Fig. 44 Input Bearing Installation
Fig. 45 Front Shaft Front Bearing Installation
Fig. 46 Installing Front Bearing Retaining Ring
Fig. 47 Front output Seal Installation
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)