Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 914
(18) Slide transfer case forward until case is
seated on transmission, if necessary.
(19) Install nuts to attach transfer case to trans-
mission, if equipped. Tighten transfer case-to-trans-
mission nuts to 35 N·m (26 ft. lbs.) torque.
(20) Connect transfer case shift linkage at transfer
case, if equipped.
(21) Connect transfer case vent hose, if equipped.
(22) Secure wire harnesses in clips/tie straps on
transmission and transfer case, if equipped.
(23) Engage wire connectors attached to all neces-
sary transmission or transfer case, if equipped, com-
ponents.
(24) Install rear propeller shaft slip yoke to trans-
mission or transfer case, if equipped, output shaft.
(25) Align marks on rear propeller shaft and rear
axle yokes (Fig. 9).
(26) Install and tighten propeller shaft U–joint
clamp bolts to 19 N·m (170 in. lbs.) torque.
(27) Align marks on front propeller shaft, axle,
and transfer case yokes, if equipped.
(28) Install and tighten propeller shaft U–joint
clamp bolts to 19 N·m (170 in. lbs.) torque.
(29) Install slave cylinder in clutch housing.
(30) Install skid plate, if equipped. Tighten bolts to
42 N·m (31 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten stud nuts to 17
N·m (150 in. lbs.) torque.
(31) Fill
transmission
and
transfer
case,
if
equipped, with recommended lubricants. Refer to the
Lubricant Recommendation sections of the appropri-
ate component for correct fluid.
(32) Lower vehicle.
FRONT BEARING RETAINER SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove release bearing and lever from the
transmission.
(2) Remove the bolts holding the front bearing
retainer to the transmission case.
(3) Remove the front bearing retainer from the
transmission case.
(4) Using a suitable pry tool, remove the front
bearing retainer seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Using Tool Handle C-4171 and Seal Installer
8211, install new seal in to the front bearing retainer
(Fig. 10).
(2) Remove any residual gasket material from the
sealing surfaces of the bearing retainer and the
transmission case.
(3) Install new front bearing retainer gasket to the
front bearing retainer.
(4) Install the front bearing retainer onto the
transmission case.
(5) Install the bolts to hold the bearing retainer
onto the transmission case.
(6) Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (12 ft. lbs.).
(7) Install release bearing and lever onto the
transmission.
Fig. 9 Align Propeller Shaft And Rear Axle Yokes
Alignment Marks
1 – REFERENCE MARKS
Fig. 10 Install Front Bearing Retainer Seal
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 8211 (AX5) OR 8209 (AX15)
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)