Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 948
(b) Reach up and around transmission case and
unseat shift lever dust boot from transmission shift
tower (Fig. 9). Move boot upward on shift lever for
access to retainer that secures lever in shift tower.
(c) Reach up and around transmission case and
press shift lever retainer downward with finger
pressure. Turn retainer counterclockwise to release
it.
(d) Lift lever and retainer out of shift tower (Fig.
9). Do not remove the shift lever from the floor con-
sole shifter boots. Leave the lever in place for
transmission installation.
(24) Remove clutch housing brace rod.
(25) Remove clutch housing-to-engine bolts.
(26) Pull transmission jack rearward until input
shaft clears clutch. Then slide transmission out from
under vehicle.
(27) Remove clutch release bearing, release fork,
and retainer clip.
(28) Remove clutch housing from transmission
(Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install clutch housing on transmission. Tighten
housing bolts to 37 N·m (27 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Lubricate contact surfaces of release fork pivot
ball stud and release fork with high temp grease.
(3) Install release bearing, fork, and retainer clip.
(4) Position and secure transmission on transmis-
sion jack.
(5) Lightly lubricate pilot bearing and transmis-
sion input shaft splines with Mopar
t
high temp
grease.
(6) Raise transmission and align transmission
input shaft and clutch disc splines. Then slide trans-
mission into place.
(7) Install and tighten clutch housing-to-engine
bolts to 38 N·m (28 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 10). Be sure
the housing is properly seated on engine block
before tightening bolts.
(8) Install clutch housing brace rod.
(9) Lower transmission approximately 7–8 cm (3
in.) for access to shift tower. Be sure transmission is
in first or third gear.
(10) Reach up and around transmission and insert
shift lever in shift tower. Press lever retainer down-
ward and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Then
install lever dust boot on shift tower.
(11) Install rear crossmember. Tighten crossmem-
ber-to-frame bolts to 41 N·m (31 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Install fasteners to hold rear cushion and
bracket to transmission. Then tighten transmission-
to-rear support bolts/nuts to 45 N·m (33 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(13) Remove support stands from engine and
transmission.
(14) Install and connect crankshaft position sensor.
(15) Position transfer case on transmission jack, if
equipped.
(16) Secure transfer case to jack with safety
chains, if equipped.
(17) Raise transfer case, if equipped, and align
transfer case input shaft to the transmission output
shaft.
Fig. 9 Removing/Installing Shift Lever
Fig. 10 Clutch Housing
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)