Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1056
(4) Remove propeller shafts. Refer to Group 3, Dif-
ferential and Driveline, for proper procedure.
(5) Remove transfer case.
(6) Remove bolts holding adapter housing to trans-
mission case (Fig. 75).
(7) Separate adapter housing from transmission.
(8) Slide adapter housing rearward and off output
shaft (Fig. 75).
INSTALLATION
Clear gasket material from sealing surfaces on
adapter housing and rear of transmission. Replace
output shaft bearing, if necessary.
(1) Install new rear seal in adapter housing. Use
Tool Handle C-4171 and Seal Installer C-3860-A to
install seal.
(2) Place adapter housing gasket in position on
rear of transmission.
(3) Slide adapter housing forward and over output
shaft (Fig. 75).
(4) Guide park shaft into park sprag and push
adapter housing forward until rod passes through
opening behind sprag. It may be necessary to use a
wire to hold sprag to the side for rod to pass through.
(5) Install bolts to hold adapter housing to rear of
transmission.
(6) Install transfer case.
(7) Install propeller shafts.
(8) Install rear transmission mount and skid plate.
(9) Lower vehicle and verify transmission fluid
level. Add fluid as necessary.
SPEEDOMETER ADAPTER
Rear axle gear ratio and tire size determine speed-
ometer pinion requirements.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Disconnect wires from vehicle speed sensor.
(3) Remove adapter clamp and screw (Fig. 76).
(4) Remove speed sensor and speedometer adapter
as assembly.
(5) Remove speed sensor retaining screw and
remove sensor from adapter.
(6) Remove speedometer pinion from adapter.
(7) Inspect sensor and adapter O-rings (Fig. 76).
Remove and discard O-rings if worn or damaged.
(8) Inspect terminal pins in speed sensor. Clean
pins with Mopar
t electrical spray cleaner if dirty or
oxidized. Replace sensor if faulty, or pins are loose,
severely corroded, or damaged.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean adapter flange and adapter
mounting surface in housing. Surfaces must be clean
Fig. 73 Bushing Removal—Typical
1 – REMOVER 6957
2 – EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING
Fig. 74 Extension Housing Seal Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 – SPECIAL TOOL C-3995–A
Fig. 75 Adapter Housing
1 – TRANSMISSION
2 – GASKET
3 – ADAPTER HOUSING
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION—30RH
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)