Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 1083
MAINSHAFT DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove mode hub retaining ring with heavy
duty snap-ring pliers (Fig. 28).
(2) Slide mode hub off mainshaft (Fig. 29).
(3) Slide drive sprocket off mainshaft (Fig. 30).
INPUT GEAR AND LOW RANGE GEAR REMOVAL
(1) Remove front bearing retainer attaching bolts
(Fig. 31).
(2) Remove front bearing retainer. Pry retainer
loose with pry tool positioned in slots at each end of
retainer (Fig. 32).
(3) Remove front bearing retainer seal. Tap seal
out with drift and hammer.
(4) Remove input gear retaining ring with heavy
duty snap-ring pliers (Fig. 33)
Fig. 27 Sector Bushing And O-Ring Removal
Fig. 28 Mode Hub Retaining Ring Removal
Fig. 29 Mode Hub Removal
Fig. 30 Drive Sprocket Removal
Fig. 31 Front Bearing Retainer Bolts
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)