Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Check Output Shaft Gear Thrust Clearance
2. Measure and note thrust clearance of output shaft gears. First gear clearance should be 0. 10 - 0.40 mm (0.004 - 0.0197 inch). Second and third
gear clearance should be 0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.003 - 0.0118 inch).
Remove Fifth Gear Snap-Ring
3. Remove output shaft fifth gear snap ring with two screwdrivers.
