Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 947
(4) Remove skid plate, if equipped.
(5) Remove slave cylinder from clutch housing.
(6) Mark rear propeller shaft and rear axle yokes
for installation alignment (Fig. 6).
(7) Mark front propeller shaft, axle, and transfer
case yokes for installation alignment, if equipped.
(8) Remove propeller shaft(s).
(9) Unclip wire harnesses from transmission and
transfer case, if equipped.
(10) Disconnect
transfer
case
vent
hose,
if
equipped.
(11) Disengage any wire connectors attached to
transmission or transfer case, if equipped, compo-
nents.
(12) Support transfer case, if equipped, with trans-
mission jack.
(13) Secure transfer case, if equipped, to jack with
safety chains.
(14) Disconnect transfer case shift linkage at
transfer case, if equipped.
(15) Remove nuts attaching transfer case to trans-
mission, if equipped.
(16) Remove transfer case, if equipped.
(17) Remove crankshaft position sensor (Fig. 7),
(Fig. 8).
CAUTION: It is important that the crankshaft posi-
tion sensor be removed prior to transmission
removal. The sensor can easily be damaged if left
in place during removal operations.
(18) Support engine with adjustable jack stand.
Position wood block between jack and oil pan to
avoid damaging pan.
(19) Support transmission with transmission jack.
(20) Secure
transmission
to
jack
with
safety
chains.
(21) Disconnect rear cushion and bracket from
transmission.
(22) Remove rear crossmember.
(23) Disconnect transmission shift lever as follows:
(a) Lower transmission–transfer case assembly
approximately 7–8 cm (3 in.) for access to shift
lever.
Fig. 6 Marking Propeller Shaft And Axle Yokes
Fig. 7 Crankshaft Position Sensor—2.5L Engine
Fig. 8 Crankshaft Position Sensor —4.0L Engine
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