Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1271
(18) Install new seal in oil pump housing with
Installer 7888 (Fig. 54).
(19) Remove rear retainer bearing with Installer
8128 and Handle C-4171.
(20) Install rear bearing in retainer with Handle
C-4171 and Installer 5064 (Fig. 55).
INPUT AND LOW RANGE GEAR ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate gears and thrust washers (Fig. 56)
with recommended transmission fluid.
(2) Install first thrust washer in low range gear
(Fig. 56). Be sure washer tabs are properly aligned in
gear notches.
(3) Install input gear in low range gear. Be sure
input gear is fully seated.
(4) Install remaining thrust washer in low range
gear and on top of input gear. Be sure washer tabs
are properly aligned in gear notches.
(5) Install retainer on input gear and install snap-
ring.
INPUT GEAR AND LOW RANGE GEAR INSTALLATION
(1) Align and install low range/input gear assem-
bly in front case (Fig. 57). Be sure low range gear
pinions are engaged in annulus gear and that input
gear shaft is fully seated in front bearing.
(2) Install snap-ring to hold input/low range gear
into front bearing (Fig. 58).
(3) Clean gasket sealer residue from retainer and
inspect retainer for cracks or other damage.
(4) Apply a 3 mm (1/8 in.) bead of Mopar
t gasket
maker or silicone adhesive to sealing surface of
retainer.
(5) Align cavity in seal retainer with fluid return
hole in front of case.
CAUTION: Do not block fluid return cavity on seal-
ing surface of retainer when applying Mopar
T
gas-
ket maker or silicone adhesive sealer. Seal failure
and fluid leak can result.
(6) Install bolts to hold retainer to transfer case
(Fig. 59). Tighten to 21 N·m (16 ft. lbs.) of torque.
Fig. 54 Oil Pump Seal Installation
1 – HOUSING SEAL
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 7888
3 – OIL PUMP FEED HOUSING
Fig. 55 Installing Rear Bearing In Retainer
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 5064
3 – REAR RETAINER
Fig. 56 Input/Low Range Gear Components
1 – SNAP RING
2 – RETAINER PLATE
3 – INPUT GEAR
4 – LOW RANGE GEAR
5 – THRUST WASHERS
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)