Cleaning And Inspection Nv242 Transfer Case - Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual

21 - 24 TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 83 Rear Bearing Retaining Ring Installation
retainer. Sealer bead should be a maximum of 3/16
in.
(5) Install rear retainer on rear case. Tighten
retainer bolts to 20–27 N·m (15–20 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install rear bearing I.D. retaining ring and
spacer on output shaft.
(7) Apply liberal quantity of petroleum jelly to new
rear seal and to output shaft. Petroleum jelly is
needed to protect seal lips during installation.
(8) Slide seal onto Seal Protector 6992 (Fig. 84).
Slide seal protector and seal onto output shaft.
(9) Slide Installer C-4076-A onto seal protector
with the recessed side of the tool toward the seal.
Drive seal into rear bearing retainer with installer
C-4076-A and handle MD-998323 (Fig. 85).
Fig. 84 Output Shaft Seal and Protector
(10) Install rear slinger with installer C-4076-A
and handle MD-998323 (Fig. 85).
(11) Install boot on output shaft slinger and crimp
retaining clamp with tool C-4975-A (Fig. 86).
Fig. 85 Rear Seal Installation
Fig. 86 Slinger Boot Installation
FRONT YOKE AND SWITCH INSTALLATION
(1) Install indicator switch in front case. Tighten
switch to 20–34 N·m (15–25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Lubricate yoke hub with transmission fluid and
install yoke on front shaft.
(3) Install new seal washer on front shaft.
(4) Install yoke on front shaft. Secure yoke with
new nut.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
NV242 TRANSFER CASE
Clean the transfer case parts with a standard
parts cleaning solvent. Remove all traces of sealer
from the cases and retainers with a scraper and all
purpose cleaner. Use compressed air to remove sol-
vent residue from oil feed passages in the case
halves, retainers, gears, and shafts.
The oil pickup screen can be cleaned with solvent.
Shake excess solvent from the screen after cleaning
and allow it to air dry. Do not use compressed air.
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