Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1698
(15) Install new pickup tube O-ring in oil pump
(Fig. 60).
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate differential components with auto-
matic transmission fluid.
(2) Install sprocket gear in differential bottom case
(Fig. 61).
(3) Install differential planet gears and new thrust
washers (Fig. 62). Be sure thrust washers are
installed at top and bottom of each planet gear.
(4) Install differential mainshaft gear (Fig. 62).
(5) Align and position differential top case on bot-
tom case (Fig. 63). Align using scribe marks made at
disassembly.
(6) While holding differential case halves together,
invert the differential and start the differential case
bolts.
(7) Tighten differential case bolts to specified
torque.
INPUT GEAR/LOW RANGE ASSEMBLY
(1) Assemble low range gear, input gear thrust
washers, input gear and input gear retainer (Fig. 64).
(2) Install low range gear snap ring (Fig. 65).
Fig. 59 Oil Pump Seal Installation
1 – HOUSING SEAL
2 – SPECIAL TOOL 7888
3 – OIL PUMP FEED HOUSING
Fig. 60 Pickup Tube O-Ring Installation
1 – PICKUP TUBE O-RING
Fig. 61 Installing Differential Sprocket Gear
1 – SPROCKET GEAR
2 – BOTTOM CASE
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NV242 TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)