Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 963
(20) Retrieve the fifth gear shift rail lock ball from
the intermediate plate using a magnet (Fig. 68).
(21) Remove the 1–2 and 3–4 shift rail c-rings
using two equally sized screwdrivers (Fig. 69).
(22) Remove bolts holding 1–2 and 3–4 shift forks
to the shift rails (Fig. 70) and discard bolts.
(23) Remove the 3–4 shift rail from the 1–2 and
3–4 shift forks and the intermediate plate (Fig. 71).
(24) Remove the 3–4 shift rail interlock plug from
the intermediate plate with a small magnet (Fig. 72).
(25) Remove the 3–4 shift fork (Fig. 73).
Fig. 68 Remove Fifth Gear Shift Rail Lock Ball
Fig. 69 Remove Shift Rail C-rings
Fig. 70 Remove Shift Fork To Shift Rail Bolts
Fig. 71 Remove 3–4 Shift Rail
Fig. 72 Remove 3–4 Shift Rail Interlock Plug
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)