Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 1159

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(18) Secure transmission to jack with safety
chains.
(19) Pull transmission rearward for access to con-
verter. Then secure converter in pump with C–clamp
or strap bolted to converter housing.
(20) Remove transmission from under vehicle.
(21) Remove torque converter if converter or oil
pump seal are to be serviced.
INSTALLATION
(1) Mount transmission on transmission jack. Then
secure transmission to jack with safety chains.
(2) Lubricate converter drive hub and oil pump
seal lip with transmission fluid. Then install con-
verter. Be sure converter is fully seated in oil pump
gears before proceeding. Hold converter in place with
C–clamp or strap attached to converter housing.
(3) Lubricate the pocket in the rear of the crank-
shaft, in which the converter pilot hub rides, with a
light coating of Mopar High-Temp Grease.
(4) Align and position transmission and converter
on engine.
1 – TRANSMISSION FILL TUBE
2 – COVER
3 – BRACKET
(5) Remove clamp or strap used to hold torque con-
verter in place.
(6) Move transmission forward seat and it on
engine. Be sure torque converter hub is fully seated.
(7) Install converter housing–to–engine bolts (Fig.
47).
(8) Install converter-to-drive plate bolts.
(9) Install and connect starter motor.
(10) Install and connect crankshaft position sensor.
(11) Install transfer case on transmission.
(12) Connect transfer case shift linkage and vac-
uum hoses.
(13) Connect exhaust components.
(14) Install rear crossmember and remove jack
used to support transmission assembly.
(15) Connect speed sensor wire harness to sensor.
(16) Connect wire harness to park/neutral position
switch.
(17) Align and connect front and rear propeller
shafts.
(18) Connect transmission wire harnesses and
transfer case vacuum and wire harnesses.
Fig. 47 Transmission Mounting
4 – BRACKET
5 – FILL TUBE O-RING
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