Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 955
(22) Remove cluster gear bearing snap-ring (Fig.
33).
(23) Separate intermediate plate and transfer case
by tapping them loose with plastic mallet (Fig. 34).
(24) Separate the intermediate plate from the
transmission case (Fig. 35).
ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove any residual sealer from transmission
case, intermediate plate, adapter/extension housing,
and front bearing retainer.
(2) Apply a 1/8 to 3/16 inch wide bead of Threeb-
ond
t
Liquid Gasket TB1281, P/N 83504038, as
shown, making sure to keep sealer bead to inside of
bolt holes (Fig. 36).
(3) Align geartrain and shift rails with mating
holes in transmission case and install transmission
case to the intermediate plate (Fig. 37). Verify that
the transmission case is seated on the intermediate
plate.
(4) Install new front bearing snap rings (Fig. 38).
Fig. 37 Install Transmission Gear Case to the
Intermediate Plate
Fig. 33 Remove Cluster Gear Snap-ring
Fig. 34 Separate Intermediate Plate and
Transmission Case
Fig. 35 Remove Intermediate Plate from
Transmission Case
Fig. 36 Apply Sealer to Transmission Gear Case
TJ
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)