Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1321
(20) Remove the 1–2 shift fork from the 1–2 and
the 3–4 shift rails (Fig. 64).
(21) Remove threaded plugs from intermediate
plate. Then remove lock ball and spring from plug
holes with pencil magnet (Fig. 65). Note that the bot-
tom spring is shorter in length than the other two
springs.
(22) Remove the intermediate plate from the vise,
rotate the plate 180°, and reinstall the plate in the
vise using the same bolt and washer mounting set-
up.
CAUTION: The interlock balls and pins are different
sizes and shapes. Be sure to correctly identify
which position an item is removed from to ensure
that it is reinstalled in the same location.
Fig. 63 Remove 3–4 Shift Fork
1 – 3–4 SHIFT FORK
2 – 3–4 SHIFT RAIL
3 – 1–2 SHIFT RAIL
4 – 1–2 SHIFT FORK
Fig. 64 Remove 1–2 Shift Fork
1 – 1–2 SHIFT FORK
2 – 3–4 SHIFT RAIL
3 – 1–2 SHIFT RAIL
Fig. 65 Remove Lock Ball And Spring
1 – THREADED PLUGS
2 – LOCK BALL
3 – SPRING
4 – PENCIL MAGNET
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)