Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1694
DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY
(1) Mark differential case halves for reference.
(2) Remove differential case bolts.
(3) Invert differential on workbench.
(4) Separate top case from bottom case. Use slots
in case halves to pry them apart (Fig. 45).
(5) Remove thrust washers and planet gears from
case pins (Fig. 46).
(6) Remove mainshaft and sprocket gears from
bottom case (Fig. 47). Note gear position for reference
before separating them.
ASSEMBLY
Lubricate transfer case components with automatic
transmission fluid or petroleum jelly (where indi-
cated) during assembly.
CAUTION: The bearing bores in various transfer
case components contain oil feed holes. Make sure
replacement bearings do not block the holes.
Fig. 45 Separating Differential Case Halves
1 – TOP CASE
2 – CASE BOLTS
3 – CASE BOLTS
4 – CASE SLOTS
5 – CASE BOLTS
Fig. 44 Inspecting Low Range Annulus Gear
1 – LOW RANGE ANNULUS GEAR
Fig. 46 Planet Gears And Thrust Washer Removal
1 – BOTTOM CASE
2 – THRUST WASHERS (12)
3 – PLANET GEARS (6)
XJ
NV242 TRANSFER CASE
21 - 389
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)