Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 932
(45) Position the fifth gear blocker ring onto the
countershaft.
(46) Using a suitable mallet and spacer, tap the
fifth gear blocker ring onto the countershaft.
(47) Install new bolt to hold fifth gear shift fork to
the fifth gear shift rail (Fig. 95).
(48) Measure countershaft fifth gear thrust clear-
ance.
(49) Select a snap-ring so that the thrust clearance
is 0.10–0.30 mm (0.004–0.010 in.).
(50) Install snap-ring to hold fifth gear blocker
ring onto countershaft.
(51) Remove intermediate plate from vise and
remove bolts and washers from intermediate.
COUNTERSHAFT
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove select fit snap-ring holding the coun-
tershaft front bearing onto the countershaft (Fig. 96).
(2) Using Bearing Splitter P-334, a suitable spacer
on center of countershaft, and a shop press, remove
the countershaft front bearing from the countershaft.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove any nicks or burrs on countershaft hub
with fine emery or crocus cloth.
(2) Position countershaft front bearing on end of
countershaft.
(3) Using Special Tool 8109 and a shop press,
press bearing onto countershaft.
(4) Select the thickest snap-ring that will fit into
the snap-ring groove of the countershaft (Fig. 96).
(5) Install snap-ring to hold countershaft front
bearing onto countershaft.
INPUT SHAFT
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Verify that the 3–4 synchronizer is in the neu-
tral position.
(2) Separate input shaft from output shaft (Fig.
97). Note that the output shaft pilot bearing is an
uncaged roller type bearing.
Fig. 95 Install Fifth Gear Retainer Bolt
Fig. 96 Countershaft Front Bearing Snap-ring
Fig. 97 Separate Input and Output Shafts
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
TJ
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)