Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 938
SEMI-SYNCHRONIZED REVERSE IDLER GEAR
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove snap-ring holding the reverse idler
gear onto the reverse idler gear hub/race (Fig. 115).
(2) Remove the plate washer from the reverse idler
gear hub/race (Fig. 116).
(3) Remove the reverse idler gear from the reverse
idler gear hub/race (Fig. 117).
(4) Remove the reverse idler gear synchronizer
ring from the reverse idler gear hub/race (Fig. 118).
ASSEMBLY
(1) Install the reverse idler gear synchronizer ring
onto the reverse idler gear hub/race. Apply a film of
75W-90 GL-3 transmission oil to the contact surface
of the synchronizer ring prior to assembly.
(2) Install the reverse idler gear onto the reverse idler
gear hub/race. Apply a film of 75W-90 GL-3 transmission
oil to the reverse idler gear bushing prior to assembly-
.Verify that the teeth on the synchronizer ring are properly
engaged into the recesses of the reverse idler gear.
(3) Install the plate washer over the reverse idler
gear hub/race and onto the reverse idler gear.
Fig. 114 Select/Install Fifth Gear Snap Ring
Fig. 115 Remove Reverse Idler Gear Snap-ring
Fig. 116 Remove Reverse Idler Gear Plate Washer
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)