Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1367
(29) Install third gear needle bearing on shaft (Fig.
79).
(30) Install third gear on shaft and bearing (Fig.
80).
(31) Install third speed synchro ring on third gear
(Fig. 81).
(32) Assemble 3-4 synchro hub, sleeve, springs,
struts and detent balls.
CAUTION: The 3-4 synchro hub and sleeve can be
installed backwards if care is not exercised. One
side of the sleeve has grooves in it. Be sure this
side of sleeve is also facing the front of the shaft.
(33) Start 3-4 synchro hub on output shaft splines
by hand (Fig. 82).
(34) Press 3-4 synchro assembly onto output shaft
with shop press and suitable size pipe tool (Fig. 83).
Make sure that the tool presses on hub as close to
output shaft as possible but does not contact the
shaft splines.
Fig. 79 Third Gear Bearing Installation
1 – THIRD GEAR BEARING
Fig. 80 Installing Third Gear
1 – THIRD GEAR
2 – BEARING
Fig. 81 Third Speed Synchro Ring Installation
1 – THIRD SPEED SYNCHRO RING
2 – THIRD GEAR
Fig. 82 Starting 3-4 Synchro Hub On Output Shaft
1 – GROOVED SIDE OF SLEEVE (TO FRONT)
2 – 3–4 SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY
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