Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 972
(16) Install first gear synchro ring (Fig. 69).
(17) Assemble 1-2 synchro hub sleeve, springs,
struts and detent balls.
CAUTION: The 1-2 synchro hub and sleeve can be
installed backwards if care is not exercised. One
side of the synchro sleeve is marked First Gear
Side. Be sure this side of the sleeve will face first
gear after installation.
(18) Start 1-2 synchro assembly on shaft by hand
(Fig. 70). Be sure synchro sleeve is properly positioned.
Side marked first side must be facing first gear.
(19) Press 1-2 synchro onto output shaft using
suitable size pipe tool and shop press (Fig. 71).
CAUTION: Take time to align the synchro ring and
sleeve as hub the is being pressed onto the shaft.
The synchro ring can be cracked if it becomes mis-
aligned.
(20) Install interm ring.
(21) Install new 1-2 synchro hub snap ring (Fig.
72) as follows:
(a) Snap rings are available in thicknesses from
1.80 mm to 2.00 mm (0.070 to 0.078 in.).
(b) Install thickest snap ring that will fit in
shaft groove.
(c) Verify that snap ring is completely seated in
groove before proceeding.
(22) Install second gear synchro ring in 1-2 syn-
chro hub and sleeve (Fig. 73). Be sure synchro ring is
properly seated in sleeve.
Fig. 69 First Gear Synchro Ring Installation
1 – FIRST GEAR SYNCHRO RING
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 6310–1
3 – FIRST GEAR
Fig. 70 Starting 1-2 Synchro On Shaft
1 – 1–2 SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 6310–1
3 – BE SURE THIS IS “FIRST GEAR SIDE” OF SYNCHRO
SLEEVE
Fig. 71 Pressing 1-2 Synchro Assembly Onto Output
Shaft
1 – SUITABLE SIZE PIPE TOOL
2 – SYNCHRO RING
3 – SPECIAL TOOL
6310–1
4 – 1–2 SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY
5 – PRESS RAM
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