Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual page 1006

21 - 100 TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(1) Lubricate converter hub and oil pump seal lip
with transmission fluid.
(2) Place torque converter in position on transmis-
sion.
CAUTION: Do not damage oil pump seal or bushing
while inserting torque converter into the front of the
transmission.
(3) Align torque converter to oil pump seal open-
ing.
(4) Insert torque converter hub into oil pump.
(5) While pushing torque converter inward, rotate
converter until converter is fully seated in the oil
pump gears.
(6) Check converter seating with a scale and
straightedge (Fig. 20). Surface of converter lugs
should be 1/2 in. to rear of straightedge when con-
verter is fully seated.
(7) If necessary, temporarily secure converter with
C-clamp attached to the converter housing.
(8) Install the transmission in the vehicle.
(9) Fill the transmission with the recommended
fluid.
Fig. 20 Checking Torque Converter Seating
EXTENSION HOUSING
REMOVAL
(1) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
(2) Support transmission with a suitable lifting
device.
(3) Remove transmission skid plate. Refer to
Group 13, Frame and Bumpers, for proper procedure.
(4) Remove propeller shafts. Refer to Group 3, Dif-
ferential and Driveline, for proper procedure.
(5) Remove transfer case.
(6) Remove bolts holding extension housing to
transmission case (Fig. 21).
(7) Separate extension housing from transmission.
(8) Slide extension housing rearward and off out-
put shaft (Fig. 21).
Fig. 21 Extension Housing
INSTALLATION
Clear gasket material from sealing surfaces on
extension housing and rear of transmission. Replace
output shaft bearing, if necessary.
(1) Install new rear seal in extension housing. Use
Tool Handle C-4171 and Seal Installer C-3860-A to
install seal.
(2) Place extension housing gasket in position on
rear of transmission.
(3) Slide extension housing forward and over out-
put shaft (Fig. 21).
(4) Guide park shaft into park sprag and push
extension housing forward until rod passes through
opening behind sprag. It may be necessary to use a
wire to hold sprag to the side for rod to pass through.
(5) Install bolts to hold extension housing to rear
of transmission.
(6) Install transfer case.
(7) Install propeller shafts.
(8) Install rear transmission mount and skid plate.
(9) Lower vehicle and verify transmission fluid
level. Add fluid as necessary.
SPEEDOMETER ADAPTER
Rear axle gear ratio and tire size determine speed-
ometer pinion requirements.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Disconnect wires from vehicle speed sensor.
(3) Remove adapter clamp and screw (Fig. 22).
(4) Remove speed sensor and speedometer adapter
as assembly.
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