Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 969
OUTPUT SHAFT
(1) Lubricate shaft, gears and bearings with rec-
ommended lubricant during assembly. Petroleum
jelly can be used to hold parts in place.
(2) Check bearing surfaces of output shaft for
nicks or scratches. Smooth surfaces with 320/400 grit
emery cloth if necessary. Apply oil to emery cloth and
shaft surface before polishing.
(3) Inspect and replace any synchro ring that
exhibits wear or damage. Completely immerse each
synchro ring in lubricant before installation.
(4) Lubricate and install reverse gear needle bear-
ing on shaft (Fig. 59). Slide bearing up against shoul-
der on output shaft.
(5) Install reverse gear over needle bearing (Fig.
60).
(6) Install solid brass synchro ring on reverse gear
(Fig. 61).
Fig. 58 Assembled View Of Synchro Components
1 – SLEEVE
2 – HUB SHOULDER
3 – SPRING (3)
4 – STRUT (3)
5 – DETENT BALL (3)
6 – HUB
Fig. 59 Reverse Gear Bearing Installation
1 – REVERSE GEAR BEARING
2 – SHOULDER
Fig. 60 Reverse Gear Installation
1 – REVERSE GEAR
Fig. 61 Reverse Gear Synchro Ring Installation
1 – REVERSE GEAR
2 – SYNCHRO RING (SOLID BRASS)
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