Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 934
(5) Install output shaft pilot bearing rollers in
input shaft bore (Fig. 100). Ensure to use sufficient
petroleum jelly to hold rollers in position.
(6) Install the fourth gear synchronizer ring onto
the input shaft.
(7) Install input shaft to output shaft. Use care
when mating the two shafts not to displace any out-
put shaft pilot bearing rollers.
OUTPUT SHAFT
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove input shaft and output shaft pilot
bearing rollers from output shaft.
(2) Measure and note thrust clearance of output
shaft gears (Fig. 101). Clearance should be 0.10 –
0.25 mm (0.004 – 0.010 in.).
(3) Remove output shaft fifth gear snap ring with
two screwdrivers (Fig. 102).
(4) Using Bearing Splitter P-334 or suitable press
plates positioned under first gear, press fifth gear,
rear bearing, first gear, and first gear bearing inner
race off output shaft (Fig. 103).
(5) Remove first gear needle roller bearing from
output shaft.
Fig. 100 Install Output Shaft Pilot Bearing Rollers
Fig. 101 Check Output Shaft Gear Thrust Clearance
Fig. 102 Remove Fifth Gear Snap-ring
Fig. 103 Remove Fifth Gear, First Gear Bearing, And
Race
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
TJ
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)