Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 974
(3) Remove output shaft fifth gear snap ring with
two screwdrivers (Fig. 113).
(4) Using Bearing Splitter P-334 or suitable press
plates positioned under first gear, press fifth gear,
rear bearing, first gear, and first gear thrust washer
off output shaft (Fig. 114).
(5) Remove first gear thrust washer locating pin
from output shaft.
(6) Remove first gear needle roller bearing from
output shaft.
(7) Remove first gear spacer from output shaft.
(8) Remove first gear synchronizer ring.
(9) Remove select fit snap-ring holding the 1–2
synchronizer/reverse gear onto the output shaft.
(10) Using Bearing Splitter P-334 or suitable press
plates positioned under second gear, press 1–2 syn-
chronizer/reverse gear and second gear from output
shaft (Fig. 115).
(11) Remove second gear needle roller bearing
from the output shaft or second gear.
(12) Remove select fit snap-ring holding the 3–4
synchronizer onto the output shaft (Fig. 116).
(13) Using Bearing Splitter P-334 or suitable press
plates positioned under third gear, press the 3–4 syn-
chronizer and third gear from output shaft (Fig. 117).
(14) Remove third gear needle roller bearing from
output shaft or gear.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate transmission components with speci-
fied gear lubricant during assembly.
(2) If necessary, assemble 1–2 and 3–4 synchro-
nizer hubs, sleeves, springs and key inserts (Fig.
118).
(3) Install third gear needle bearing onto the out-
put shaft.
(4) Install third gear over bearing and onto output
shaft flange.
(5) Install third gear synchronizer ring to third
gear.
Fig. 113 Remove Fifth Gear Snap-ring
Fig. 114 Remove Fifth Gear, First Gear Bearing, And
Thrust Washer
Fig. 115 Remove Second Gear And 1–2
Synchronizer/Reverse Gear
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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
TJ
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)