Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 970

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(7) Assemble fifth-reverse synchro hub, sleeve,
struts, springs and detent balls, if not previously
done.
CAUTION: The fifth-reverse
sleeve can be installed backwards if care is not
exercised. One side of the hub has shoulders
around the hub bore. Make sure this side of the hub
is facing the front of the shaft. In addition, one side
of the sleeve is tapered. Be sure the sleeve is
installed so the tapered side will be facing the front
of the shaft.
(8) Start fifth-reverse synchro assembly on output
shaft splines by hand. Then seat synchro onto shaft
with shop press and Remover 6310-1 (Fig. 62).
Fig. 62 Fifth-Reverse Synchro Assembly Installation
1 – SPACER
2 – PRESS RAM
3 – REVERSE GEAR
4 – FIFTH-REVERSE SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY
5 – SPECIAL TOOL
6310–1
6 – PRESS BLOCKS
7 – OUTPUT SHAFT
(9) Install new fifth-reverse hub snap ring (Fig.
63) as follows:
(a) Snap rings are available in thicknesses from
2.00 mm to 2.20 mm (0.078 to 0.086 in.).
(b) Install thickest snap ring that will fit in
shaft groove.
(c) Verify that snap ring is completely seated in
groove before proceeding.
synchro hub and
Fig. 63 Installing Fifth-Reverse Synchro Hub Snap
1 – FIFTH-REVERSE SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY
2 – SNAP RING
3 – PRESS BED
4 – PRESS BLOCKS
(10) Install fifth gear synchro ring in synchro hub
and sleeve (Fig. 64).
Fig. 64 Installing Fifth Gear Synchro Ring
1 – FIFTH-SPEED SYNCHRO RING
2 – FIFTH-REVERSE SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY
(11) Install fifth gear bearing. Spread bearing only
enough to clear shoulder on output shaft (Fig. 65). Be
sure bearing is properly seated after installation.
(12) Install fifth gear on shaft and onto bearing
(Fig. 66).
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