Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 965

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
OUTPUT SHAFT
NOTE: The synchronizer hubs and sleeves are dif-
ferent and must not be intermixed. It is recom-
mended that each synchronizer unit be removed as
an assembly to avoid intermixing parts. It is also
recommended that each synchro hub and sleeve be
marked with a scriber or paint for correct assembly
reference.
(1) Remove snap ring that secures 3-4 synchro hub
on output shaft.
(2) Remove 3-4 synchro assembly, third gear syn-
chro ring, and third gear with shop press and
Remover Tool 1130. Position Tool 1130 between sec-
ond and third gears.
(3) Remove third gear needle bearing (Fig. 44).
Fig. 44 Third Gear Needle Bearing Removal
1 – THIRD GEAR NEEDLE BEARING
(4) Remove retaining ring that secures two-piece
thrust washer on shaft (Fig. 45). Use small pry tool
to remove retaining ring.
Fig. 45 Thrust Washer Retaining Ring Removal
1 – PRY TOOL
2 – THRUST WASHER RETAINING RING
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(5) Remove two-piece thrust washer (Fig. 46). Note
position of washer locating lugs in shaft notches for
installation reference.
Fig. 46 Two-Piece Thrust Washer Removal
1 – SECOND GEAR
2 – THRUST WASHER (2–PIECE)
3 – WASHER LOCATING LUG
(6) Remove second gear and needle bearing (Fig.
47).
Fig. 47 Second Gear And Needle Bearing Removal
1 – SECOND GEAR
2 – SECOND GEAR NEEDLE BEARING
(7) Remove second gear synchro ring, synchro fric-
tion cone, and synchro cone (Fig. 48).
(8) Remove interm ring.
(9) Remove 1-2 synchro hub snap ring.
(10) Remove 1-2 synchro hub and sleeve and first
gear from output shaft with shop press and Remover
Tool 1130 (Fig. 49). Position Tool 1130 between first
and reverse gears.
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