Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual page 517

(3) Position rear cover assembly so differential
sprocket is resting on workbench and drive sprocket is
resting on wood block that is 2 X 4 X 6 inches (5.08 X
10.16 X 15.24 cm) long (fig. 2D-44).
(4) If not equipped with- reduction unit, expand
drive sleeve internal snap ring and remove drive hub
a n d sleeve f r o m d r i v e s p r o c k e t r e a r s p l i n e s .
N O T E : The snap ring expanding tabs are accessible
through a slot in the outside edge of the drive sleeve.
(5) If equipped with reduction unit, remove pinion
cage snap ring and carrier.
(6) Lift rear cover upward and off drive and differ-
ential sprockets.
(1) Position drive sprocket on wood block.
(2) Position differential sprocket on workbench ap-
proximately 2 inches (5.08 cm) from drive sprocket (fig.
2D-45).
N O T E : The cover, rear output shaft, bearings, and
seal, drive sprocket rear needle bearing, and lockup hub
may be serviced without disassembling other units. Re-
fer to Transfer Case Disassembly.
(7) Slide drive sprocket toward differential sprocket
and remove drive chain from sprockets.
N O T E : The differential sprocket may be serviced with-
out disassembling any of the other components. Refer to
Transfer Case Disassembly.
WOOD
BLOCK
J 4 2 3 9 3
Fig. 21-45 Differentia! mi Mm Sprockets
Positioned for Chain Installation
(3) Install drive chain on drive sprocket and differ-
ential sprocket (fig. 2D-46).
N O T E : Be sure the drive chain is fully engaged with
the sprocket and differential teeth and that all slack is
removed from the chain.
(8) Remove sealer from front and rear cover mating
surfaces using a razor blade or gasket scraper with
sharp blade.
(9) Clean all components thoroughly with solvent
and dry using compressed air or clean shop cloths.
(10) Inspect components for wear or damage and re-
place as necessary.
WOOD
. B L O C K J 4 2 3 9 2
Fig. 2 1 4 4 Roar Cover, Drive Chain i l l Sprockets
Positioned for Disassembly
Fig. 2 1 4 1 Mm Chain Installed on Differential m l Drive Sprockets
(4) Insert rear output shaft into differential.
(5) Move lockup hub rearward in case cover. Lubri-
cate drive sprocket thrust washer with petroleum jelly
and position on case cover (fig. 2D-47).
(6) Align and install rear cover on drive and differ-
ential sprockets. Rotate output shaft to align shaft with
lockup hub if necessary. Be sure drive sprocket thrust
washer is not displaced during installation.
(7) If equipped with reduction unit, install pinion
cage. Be sure snap ring is fully seated in groove.
(8) If not equipped with reduction unit, assemble
and install drive hub, drive sleeve, and snap ring. Be
sure drive sleeve snap ring seats completely in groove.