Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1377
CAUTION: The transmission synchros must all be
in Neutral position for proper reassembly. Other-
wise, the housings, shift forks and gears can be
damaged during installation of the two housings.
(2) Install 3-4 shift fork in synchro sleeve (Fig.
109). Verify that groove in fork arm is aligned with
grooves in 1-2 and fifth-reverse fork arms as shown.
(3) Slide shift shaft through 3-4 shift fork (Fig.
110). Be sure shaft detent notches are to front.
(4) Assemble shift shaft shift lever and bushing
(Fig. 111). Be sure slot in bushing is facing up and
roll pin hole for lever is aligned with hole in shaft.
(5) Install assembled lever and bushing on shift
shaft (Fig. 112).
(6) Slide shift shaft through 1-2 and fifth-reverse
fork and into shift lever opening in rear housing (Fig.
113).
(7) Align shift socket with shaft and slide shaft
through socket and into shift shaft bearing in rear
housing (Fig. 114).
(8) Rotate shift shaft so detent notches in shaft are
facing the TOP of the transmission housing.
Fig. 109 Installing 3-4 Shift Fork
1 – 3–4 FORK
2 – ALIGN GROOVES IN FORK ARMS
Fig. 110 Shift Shaft Installation
1 – SHIFT SHAFT
2 – 3–4 FORK
3 – SHAFT DETENT NOTCHES
Fig. 111 Assembling Shift Shaft Lever And Bushing
1 – SHAFT LEVER
2 – LEVER BUSHING
3 – BUSHING LOCK PIN SLOT
Fig. 112 Installing Shift Shaft Lever And Bushing
1 – SHIFT SHAFT
2 – SHAFT LEVER AND BUSHING
3 – 3–4 FORK
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