Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1675
SHIFT FORKS/HUBS/SLEEVES
Check condition of the shift forks and mode fork
shift rail (Fig. 82). Minor nicks on the shift rail can
be smoothed with 320–400 grit emery cloth.
Inspect the shift fork wear pads (Fig. 83). The
mode fork pads are serviceable and can be replaced if
necessary. The range fork pads are not serviceable.
The fork must be replaced as an assembly if the pads
are worn or damaged.
Check both of the sleeves for wear or damage,
especially on the interior teeth. Replace the sleeves if
wear or damage is evident.
REAR RETAINER/BEARING/ SEAL/SLINGER/BOOT
Inspect the retainer components (Fig. 84). Replace
the bearing if rough or noisy. Check the retainer for
Fig. 83 Shift Fork And Wear Pad Locations
1 – RANGE FORK
2 – MODE FORK
3 – WEAR PADS (SERVICEABLE)
4 – WEAR PADS (NON-SERVICEABLE)
Fig. 81 Input Gear And Carrier Components
1 – PLANETARY CARRIER
2 – REAR THRUST WASHER
3 – FRONT THRUST WASHER
4 – CARRIER LOCK RING
5 – CARRIER LOCK RETAINING RING
6 – INPUT GEAR
Fig. 82 Shift forks
1 – RANGE FORK
2 – MODE FORK AND RAIL
3 – MODE SPRING
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NV231 TRANSFER CASE
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CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)