Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1265
INPUT GEAR AND LOW RANGE GEAR REMOVAL
(1) Remove front bearing retainer attaching bolts
(Fig. 31).
(2) Remove front bearing retainer. Pry retainer
loose with pry tool positioned in slots at each end of
retainer (Fig. 32).
(3) Remove front bearing retainer seal. Tap seal
out with drift and hammer.
(4) Remove input gear retaining ring with heavy
duty snap-ring pliers (Fig. 33)
Fig. 30 Drive Sprocket Removal
1 – DRIVE SPROCKET
2 – MAINSHAFT
Fig. 31 Front Bearing Retainer Bolts
1 – FRONT CASE
2 – FRONT BEARING RETAINER
3 – RETAINER BOLTS
Fig. 32 Front Bearing Retainer Removal
1 – FRONT BEARING RETAINER
2 – RETAINER SLOT
Fig. 33 Removing Input Gear Retaining Ring
1 – INPUT GEAR BEARING RETAINING RING
2 – INPUT GEAR BEARING
3 – SNAP RING PLIERS
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NV231 TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)