Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 976

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 83 Pressing 3-4 Synchro Assembly On Output
1 – PRESS RAM
2 – PIPE TOOL
3 – 3–4 SYNCHRO
4 – THIRD SPEED SYNCHRO RING
(35) Install 3-4 synchro hub snap ring (Fig. 84) as
follows:
(a) Snap rings are available in thicknesses from
2.00 mm to 2.30 mm (0.078 to 0.090 in.).
(b) Install thickest snap ring that will fit in
shaft groove. Use heavy duty snap ring pliers to
install new ring.
(c) Verify that snap ring is completely seated in
groove before proceeding.
Fig. 84 Installing 3-4 Synchro Hub Snap Ring
1 – 3–4 SYNCHRO HUB SNAP RING
2 – HEAVY DUTY SNAP RING PLIERS
Shaft
(36) Install output shaft bearing.
(37) Install output shaft bearing snap ring (Fig.
85). Use heavy duty snap ring pliers and spread snap
ring only enough to install it. Be sure snap ring is
completely seated in shaft groove before proceeding.
Fig. 85 Installing Output Shaft Bearing Snap Ring
1 – BEARING SNAP RING
2 – HEAVY DUTY SNAP RING PLIERS
(38) Verify correct position of synchro sleeves
before proceeding with assembly operations (Fig. 86).
Grooved side of 3-4 sleeve should be facing forward.
First gear side of 1-2 sleeve should be facing first
gear. Tapered side of fifth-reverse sleeve should be
facing forward.
REVERSE IDLER ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate idler components with gear lube.
(2) Slide idler gear bearing on shaft (Fig. 87).
Bearing fits either way on shaft.
(3) Slide gear onto shaft. Side of gear with recess
goes to rear (Fig. 87).
(4) Place first lock ball in dimple at rear end of
idler shaft (Fig. 87). Petroleum jelly can be used to
hold ball in place if desired.
(5) Slide thrust rear thrust washer onto shaft and
over lock ball (Fig. 88).
(6) Install snap ring in groove at rear of shaft (Fig.
88).
(7) Install lock ball in dimple at front of shaft.
Hold ball in place with petroleum jelly if desired.
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