Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1318
(7) Remove rear retainer as follows:
• Spread rear bearing locating ring with snap ring
pliers (Fig. 28).
• Then slide retainer off mainshaft and rear bear-
ing (Fig. 29).
(8) Remove speedometer drive gear (Fig. 30).
(9) Remove rear bearing snap ring (Fig. 31).
(10) Remove rear bearing (Fig. 31). Note position
of bearing locating ring groove for assembly refer-
ence.
(11) Disengage oil pickup tube from oil pump and
remove oil pump assembly (Fig. 31).
(12) Mount transfer case on wood blocks so rear
case is facing upward.
(13) Remove bolts holding front case to rear case.
The case alignment bolt require flat washers (Fig.
32).
Fig. 28 Disengaging Rear Bearing Locating Ring
Fig. 29 Rear Retainer Removal
Fig. 30 Speedometer Drive Gear Removal
Fig. 31 Rear Bearing and Oil Pump Removal
Fig. 32 Rear Case Alignment Bolt Locations
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)