Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 1182

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 56 Fill Tube Attachment
shaft flange, drive plate and torque converter all
have one offset hole.
(11) Rotate crankshaft in clockwise direction until
converter bolts are accessible. Then remove bolts one
at a time. Rotate crankshaft with socket wrench on
dampener bolt.
(12) Mark propeller shaft and axle yokes for
assembly alignment. Then disconnect and remove
propeller shaft. ON 4 x 4 models, remove both pro-
peller shafts.
(13) Disconnect wires from park/neutral position
switch, transmission solenoid, and vehicle speed sen-
sor.
(14) Disconnect gearshift rod and torque shaft
assembly from transmission.
(15) Disconnect throttle valve cable from transmis-
sion bracket and throttle valve lever.
(16) On 4 x 4 models, disconnect shift rod from
transfer case shift lever. Or remove shift lever from
transfer case and tie rod and lever to chassis compo-
nent with wire.
(17) Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines at
transmission fittings. Remove lines from retaining
clips and tie lines to chassis with wire.
(18) Support rear of engine with safety stand or
jack.
(19) Raise transmission slightly with service jack
to relieve load on crossmember and supports.
(20) Remove bolts securing rear support and cush-
ion to transmission and crossmember. Raise trans-
mission slightly, slide exhaust hanger arm from
bracket (Fig. 57) and (Fig. 58) and remove rear sup-
port.
(21) Remove bolts attaching crossmember to frame
and remove crossmember.
(22) On 4 x 4 models, disconnect speed sensor
wires and vent hose from transfer case. Then remove
transfer case with transmission jack or aid of helper.
(23) Remove all converter housing bolts.
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
Fig. 57 Rear Support Cushion
(24) Carefully work transmission and torque con-
verter assembly rearward off engine block dowels.
(25) Use wedge tool (Fig. 58), or C-clamp to hold
torque converter in
removal.
Fig. 58 Holding Converter In Place With Wedge Tool
(26) Lower transmission and remove assembly
from under the vehicle.
(27) To remove torque converter, remove C-clamp
from edge of bell housing and carefully slide torque
converter out of the transmission.
TRANSMISSION/OVERDRIVE INSTALLATION
(1) Check torque converter hub and hub drive
notches for sharp edges burrs, scratches, or nicks.
Polish the hub and notches with 320/400 grit paper
and crocus cloth if necessary. The hub must be
smooth to avoid damaging pump seal at installation.
(2) Lubricate converter drive hub and oil pump
seal lip with transmission fluid.
(3) Lubricate converter pilot hub with transmis-
sion fluid.
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place during transmission