Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 1090
CAUTION: Do not block fluid return cavity on seal-
ing surface of retainer when applying Mopar
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gas-
ket maker or silicone adhesive sealer. Seal failure
and fluid leak can result.
(6) Install bolts to hold retainer to transfer case
(Fig. 59). Tighten to 21 N·m (16 ft. lbs.) of torque.
MAINSHAFT ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate mainshaft splines with recommended
transmission fluid.
(2) Slide drive sprocket onto mainshaft.
(3) Slide mode hub onto mainshaft.
(4) Install mode hub retaining ring. Verify that the
retaining ring is fully seated in mainshaft groove.
SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT INSTALLATION
(1) Install new sector shaft O-ring and bushing
(Fig. 60).
(2) Install shift sector in case (Fig. 61). Lubricate
sector shaft with transmission fluid before installa-
tion.
(3) Install range lever, washer, and nut on sector
shaft (Fig. 62). Tighten range lever nut to 27–34 N.m
(20–25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Assemble and install range fork and hub (Fig.
63). Be sure hub is properly seated in low range gear
and engaged to the input gear.
(5) Align and insert range fork pin in shift sector
slot.
(6) Install assembled mainshaft (Fig. 64). Be sure
shaft is seated in pilot bearing and input gear.
(7) Install new pads on mode fork if necessary.
(8) Insert mode sleeve in mode fork mode fork. Be
sure long side of sleeve is toward long end of shift
rail (Fig. 65).
Fig. 59 Install Front Bearing Retainer
Fig. 60 Sector O-Ring And Bushing Installation
Fig. 61 Shift Sector Installation
Fig. 62 Range Lever Installation
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)