Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1319
(14) Loosen rear case with flat blade screwdriver
to break sealer bead. Insert screwdriver blade only
into notches provided at each end of case (Fig. 33).
(15) Remove rear case (Fig. 34).
(16) Remove oil pickup tube from rear case (Fig.
35).
(17) Remove oil pump locating snap ring and vis-
cous coupling snap ring from mainshaft (Fig. 36).
(18) Remove viscous coupling from mainshaft (Fig.
36).
(19) Remove drive gear snap ring (Fig. 37).
(20) Disengage drive gear (Fig. 37). Pry gear
upward and off mainshaft as shown.
(21) Remove front output shaft, drive chain and
drive gear as assembly (Fig. 37).
(22) Remove detent plug, O-ring, detent spring and
detent plunger (Fig. 38).
Fig. 33 Loosening Rear Case
Fig. 34 Rear Case Removal
Fig. 35 Oil Pickup Tube Removal
Fig. 36 Viscous Coupling Removal
Fig. 37 Front Output Shaft, Drive Gear And Chain
Removal
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)