Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Check Third Gear Clearance
10. Verify third gear thrust clearance with feeler gauge. Clearance should be 0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.003 - 0.0118 inch). If clearance is out of specification.
11. Install second gear needle bearing onto output shaft.
12. Install second gear over bearing and onto output shaft flange.
13. Install second gear synchronizer ring onto second gear.
14. Position 1-2 synchronizer/reverse gear assembly onto splines of output shaft.
15. Using Driver MD-998805, Adapter 6761, and a shop press, press the 1-2 synchronizer/reverse gear onto the output shaft.
Second Gear And Synchronizer Assembly
16. Select the thickest snap-ring that will fit into the snap-ring groove of the output shaft.
17. Install snap-ring to hold 1-2 synchronizer/reverse gear onto output shaft.
18. Install first gear synchronizer ring into 1-2 synchronizer/reverse gear.
19. Install the first gear spacer onto the input shaft and against the 1-2 synchronizer/reverse gear snap-ring.
