Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 959
SHIFT MECHANISM AND GEARTRAIN
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Install suitable bolts and washers in intermedi-
ate plate (Fig. 51). Then clamp plate and gear assem-
bly in vise. Use enough washers to prevent bolts
from touching. Also be sure vise jaws are clamped on
bolt heads.
(2) Measure thrust clearance between countershaft
fifth gear and thrust ring with feeler gauge. Clear-
ance should be 0.10 to 0.40 mm (0.003 to 0.019 in.).
If clearance exceeds limits, gear and/or ring will have
to be replaced.
(3) Remove countershaft fifth gear retaining snap-
ring (Fig. 52).
(4) Remove bolt holding fifth gear shift fork to
shift rail (Fig. 53).
(5) Move fifth gear shift rail forward until the rail
is clear of the shift fork.
(6) Remove the fifth gear shift fork from the syn-
chronizer sleeve (Fig. 54).
(7) Remove the reverse shift head and rail assem-
bly from the intermediate plate (Fig. 55).
Fig. 51 Positioning Intermediate Plate In Vise
Fig. 52 Remove Fifth Gear Snap-ring
Fig. 53 Remove Fifth Gear Shift Fork Retainer Bolt
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)