Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1272
MAINSHAFT ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate mainshaft splines with recommended
transmission fluid.
(2) Slide drive sprocket onto mainshaft.
(3) Slide mode hub onto mainshaft.
(4) Install mode hub retaining ring. Verify that the
retaining ring is fully seated in mainshaft groove.
SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Install new sector shaft O-ring and bushing
(Fig. 60).
(2) Install shift sector in case (Fig. 61). Lubricate
sector shaft with transmission fluid before installa-
tion.
(3) Install range lever, washer, and nut on sector
shaft (Fig. 62). Tighten range lever nut to 27–34 N.m
(20–25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Assemble and install range fork and hub (Fig.
63). Be sure hub is properly seated in low range gear
and engaged to the input gear.
(5) Align and insert range fork pin in shift sector
slot.
(6) Install assembled mainshaft (Fig. 64). Be sure
shaft is seated in pilot bearing and input gear.
(7) Install new pads on mode fork if necessary.
Fig. 57 Input/Low Range Gear Installation
1 – ANNULUS GEAR
2 – INPUT/LOW RANGE GEAR
Fig. 58 Install Snap-Ring
1 – INPUT GEAR
2 – SNAP RING
Fig. 59 Install Front Bearing Retainer
1 – FRONT BEARING RETAINER
Fig. 60 Sector O-Ring And Bushing Installation
1 – SECTOR BUSHING
2 – O-RING
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)