2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE nv 247

(6) Connect front propeller shaft and install rear
propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL &
DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER
SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
(7) Fill transfer case with correct fluid. Check
transmission fluid level. Correct as necessary.
(8) Install rear crossmember (Fig. 71) and skid
plate, if equipped. Tighten crossmember bolts to 41
N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Remove transmission jack and support stand.
(10) Verify transfer case is in NEUTRAL. Connect
shift cable to transfer case range lever.
(11) Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift
operation.
(12) Adjust the transfer case shift cable, if neces-
sary.
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSFER CASE - NV247
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Bolt, crossmember 41-47 30.2-34.7 -
Plug, Detent 16-24 11.8-17.7 -
Plugs, drain/fill 20-34 15-25 -
Bolts, front brg. retainer 16-24 11.8-17.7 -
Bolts, case half 27-34 19.9-25 -
Nut, companion flange 122-176 90-130 -
Bolts, rear extension 27-34 19.9-25 -
Lock-nut, shift 27-34 19.9-25 -
Nuts, T-case mount stud 33-41 24.3-30.2 -
Fig. 71 Crossmember Installation
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
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TRANSFER CASE - NV247 (Continued)

SPECIAL TOOLS
TRANSFER CASE - NV247
Installer, Bearing - 5066
Installer, Seal - 6952-A
Installer, Bearing - 6953
Remover, Bushing - 6957
Installer, Seal - C-3995-A
Handle - C-4171
Installer, Bushing - 8145
Remover, Bearing - C-4210
Remover, Bearing - L-4454
Cup - 8148
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TRANSFER CASE - NV247 (Continued)

FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN/
REFILL
The fill and drain plugs are both in the rear case
(Fig. 72).
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Position drain pan under transfer case.
(3) Remove drain and fill plugs and drain lubri-
cant completely.
(4) Install drain plug. Tighten plug to 20-34 N´m
(15-25 ft. lbs.).
(5) Remove drain pan.(6) Fill transfer case to bottom edge of fill plug
opening with MopartTransfer Case Lubricant.
(7) Install and tighten fill plug to 20-34 N´m
(15-25 ft. lbs.).
(8) Lower vehicle.
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove front propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/
PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove front output shaft companion shaft.
(4) Remove seal from front case with pry tool (Fig.
73).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new front output seal in front case with
Installer Tool 6952-A as follows:
(a) Place new seal on tool. Garter spring on seal
goes toward interior of case.
(b) Start seal in bore with light taps from ham-
mer (Fig. 74). Once seal is started, continue tap-
ping seal into bore until installer tool seats against
case.
(2) Install companion flange and torque nut to
122-176 N´m (90-130 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install front propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/
PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
Installer, Bearign - 8128
Installer, Seal - 7884
Fig. 72 Fill/Drain Plug and I.D. Tag Location -
Typical
1 - I.D. TAG
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - DRAIN PLUG
Fig. 73 Remove Front Output Shaft Seal
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL
2 - PRYBAR
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TRANSFER CASE - NV247 (Continued)

REAR RETAINER BUSHING
AND SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove rear propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/
PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(3) Using a suitable pry tool or slide-hammer
mounted screw, remove the rear retainer seal.
(4) Using Remover 6957, remove bushing from
rear retainer (Fig. 75).
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean fluid residue from sealing surface and
inspect for defects.
(2) Position replacement bushing in rear retainer
with fluid port in bushing aligned with slot in
retainer.
(3) Using Installer 8145, drive bushing into
retainer until installer seats against case (Fig. 76).
(4) Using Installer C-3995-A, install seal in rear
retainer (Fig. 77).
(5) Install rear propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/
PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
(6) Verify proper fluid level.
(7) Lower vehicle.
Fig. 74 Front Output Seal Installation
1 - INSTALLER 6952-A
2 - TRANSFER CASE
Fig. 75 Rear Retainer Bushing Removal
1 - REMOVER 6957
2 - REAR RETAINER BUSHING
Fig. 76 Rear Retainer Bushing Installation
1 - REAR RETAINER BUSHING
2 - INSTALLER 8145
Fig. 77 Install Rear Retainer Seal
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3995-A
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FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL (Continued)

SHIFT CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transfer case into NEUTRAL.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Disconnect the shift cable eyelet from the
transfer case shift lever (Fig. 78).
(4) Remove shift cable from the cable support
bracket.
(5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Remove any necessary console parts for access
to shift lever assembly and shift cable.
(7) Disconnect cable at shift lever and shifter
assembly bracket (Fig. 79).
(8) Remove the nuts holding the shift cable seal
plate to the floor pan (Fig. 80).
(9) Pull cable through floor panel opening.
(10) Remove transfer case shift cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route cable through hole in floor pan.
(2) Install seal plate to studs in floor pan.
(3) Install nuts to hold seal plate to floor pan (Fig.
80). Tighten nuts to 7 N´m (65 in.lbs.).
(4) Install the transfer case shift cable to the
shifter assembly bracket. Seat cable in bracket and
install clip (Fig. 79).
(5) Verify the transfer case shift lever (at console)
is in the NEUTRAL position.
(6) Snap the cable onto the shift lever pin (Fig.
79).
(7) Raise the vehicle.(8) Install the shift cable to the shift cable support
bracket and install clip (Fig. 78).
(9) Verify that the transfer case is still in the
NEUTRAL position.
(10) Snap the shift cable onto the transfer case
shift lever (Fig. 78).
(11) Lower vehicle.
(12) Verify correct transfer case operation in all
ranges.
(13) Install any console parts removed for access to
transfer case shift cable.
Fig. 78 Transfer Case Shift Cable at Transfer Case
1 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER
2 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CABLE
Fig. 79 Transfer Case Shift Cable at Shifter
1 - CLIP
2 - SHIFTER
3 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER PIN
4 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CABLE
Fig. 80 Shift Cables at Floor Pan
1 - SEAL PLATES
2 - TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE
3 - TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CABLE
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
A/C COMPRESSOR
SHAFT BOLT13 9.6 115
A/C COMPRESOR LINE
MANIFOLD FASTENERS
4.0L/4.7L25.4 18.75 225
A/C COMPRESOR LINE
MANIFOLD FASTENERS
2.7L DIESEL22 16.2 195
A/C COMPRESSOR TO
ENGINE BLOCK BOLTS -
4.0L/4.7L45-65 33-48 398-575
A/C COMPRESSOR TO
ENGINE BLOCK BOLTS -
2.7L DIESEL30 22 266
A/C COMPRESSOR REAR
BRACE BOLTS - 4.0L40-55 30-41 354-487
A/C COMPRESSOR REAR
BRACE BOLTS - 4.7L35-45 26-33 310-398
A/C CONDENSER TO
REFRIG. LINE
FASTENERS28 21 248
A/C EVAPORATOR LINE to
TXV FASTENERS28 21 247
ACCUMULATOR
RETAINING BAND
(4.0L/4.7L)12 9.0 106
ACCUMULATOR
RETAINING BAND (3.1L
DIESEL)5 3.7 44
BLOWER MOTOR
SCREWS2.2 1.7 20
DOOR ACTUATOR
SCREWS2.2 1.7 20
HVAC HOUSING SCREWS 2.2 1.7 20
HVAC HOUSING TO DASH
PANEL NUTS (ENGINE
COMP. SIDE)75 62
HVAC HOUSING TO DASH
PANEL NUTS
(PASSENGER COMP.
SIDE)4.5 3.3 40
EXPANSION VALVE TO
HVAC FASTENERS20 15 177
SUCTION LINE TO
ACCUMULATOR FITTING28 20.7 248
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued)