Jeep Wrangler 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 910

21 - 64 TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 101 Install Reverse Shift Head And Rail
Assembly
Fig. 102 Install Fifth Gear Shift Fork
Fig. 103 Install Fifth Gear Shift Fork Retainer Bolt
Fig. 104 Install Detent Balls And Springs
COUNTERSHAFT
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove select fit snap-ring holding the coun-
tershaft front bearing onto the countershaft (Fig.
105).
(2) Using Bearing Splitter P-334, a suitable spacer
on center of countershaft, and a shop press, remove
the countershaft front bearing from the countershaft.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Remove any nicks or burrs on countershaft hub
with fine emery or crocus cloth.
(2) Position countershaft front bearing on end of
countershaft. Be sure the snap-ring groove in bearing
is facing forward.
(3) Using Special Tool 8109 and a shop press,
press bearing onto countershaft.
(4) Select the thickest snap-ring that will fit into
the snap-ring groove of the countershaft (Fig. 105).
(5) Install snap-ring to hold countershaft front
bearing onto countershaft.
TJ