Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 981

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(10) Position reverse idler in support cup of assem-
bly fixture (Fig. 96). Be sure idler gear is properly
meshed and aligned with shaft gear teeth and that
bolt holes are facing out and not toward geartrain.
Adjust pedestal up or down if necessary. Also be sure
that short end of idler shaft is facing up as shown.
Fig. 96 Reverse Idler Assembly Positioned On
Assembly Fixture Pedestal
1 – OUTPUT SHAFT AND GEARTRAIN
2 – COUNTERSHAFT
3 – REVERSE IDLER ASSEMBLY
4 – TOOL PEDESTAL
(11) On 2-wheel drive transmission, thread one
Pilot Stud 8120 in center or passenger side hole of
output shaft bearing retainer. Then position retainer
on fifth gear as shown (Fig. 97).
(12) Assemble 1-2 and fifth reverse-shift forks (Fig.
98). Arm of fifth-reverse fork goes through slot in 1-2
fork.
NV3550 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Fig. 97 Positioning Output Shaft Bearing Retainer
For Rear Housing Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL
8120
2 – OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING RETAINER
Fig. 98 Assembling 1-2 And Fifth-Reverse Shift
1 – INSERT ARM THROUGH 1–2 FORK
2 – 1–2 FORK
3 – FIFTH-REVERSE FORK
Forks
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