2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE lock

INSPECTION
MAINSHAFT/SPROCKET/HUB
Inspect the splines on the hub and shaft and the
teeth on the sprocket. Minor nicks and scratches can
be smoothed with an oilstone. However, replace any
part that is damaged.
Check the contact surfaces in the sprocket bore
and on the mainshaft. Minor nicks and scratches can
be smoothed with 320-400 grit emery cloth but do not
try to salvage the shaft if nicks or wear is severe.
INPUT GEAR AND PLANETARY CARRIER
Check the teeth on the gear (Fig. 46). Minor nicks
can be dressed off with an oilstone but replace the
gear if any teeth are broken, cracked, or chipped. The
bearing surface on the gear can be smoothed with
300-400 grit emery cloth if necessary.
Examine the carrier body and pinion gears for
wear or damage. The carrier will have to be replaced
as an assembly if the body, pinion pins, or pinion
gears are damaged.
Check the lock ring and both thrust washers for
wear or cracks. Replace them if necessary. Also
replace the lock retaining ring if bent, distorted, or
broken.
Fig. 46 Input Gear And Carrier Components
1 - PLANETARY CARRIER 4 - CARRIER LOCK RING
2 - REAR THRUST WASHER 5 - CARRIER LOCK RETAINING RING
3 - FRONT THRUST WASHER 6 - INPUT GEAR
Fig. 45 Mainshaft And Sprocket Gear Removal
1 - MAINSHAFT GEAR
2 - SPROCKET GEAR
3 - BOTTOM CASE
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REAR OUTPUT SHAFT/YOKE/DRIVE CHAIN
Check condition of the seal contact surfaces of the
yoke slinger (Fig. 49). This surface must be clean and
smooth to ensure proper seal life. Replace the yoke
nut and seal washer as neither part should be
reused.
Inspect the shaft threads, sprocket teeth, and bear-
ing surfaces. Minor nicks on the teeth can be
smoothed with an oilstone. Use 320-400 grit emery to
smooth minor scratches on the shaft bearing sur-
faces. Rough threads on the shaft can be chased if
necessary. Replace the shaft if the threads are dam-
aged, bearing surfaces are scored, or if any sprocket
teeth are cracked or broken.
Examine the drive chain and shaft bearings.
Replace the chain and both sprockets if the chain is
stretched, distorted, or if any of the links bind.
Replace the bearings if rough, or noisy.
LOW RANGE ANNULUS GEAR
Inspect annulus gear condition carefully. The gear
is only serviced as part of the front case. If the gear
is damaged, it will be necessary to replace the gear
and front case as an assembly. Do not attempt to
remove the gear (Fig. 50)
FRONT-REAR CASES AND FRONT RETAINER
Inspect the cases and retainer for wear and dam-
age. Clean the sealing surfaces with a scraper and
3M all purpose cleaner. This will ensure proper
sealer adhesion at assembly. Replace the input
retainer seal; do not reuse it.Check case condition. If leaks were a problem, look
for gouges and severe scoring of case sealing sur-
faces. Also make sure the front case mounting studs
are in good condition.
Check the front case mounting studs and vent
tube. The tube can be secured with LoctiteŸ 271 or
680 if loose. The stud threads can be cleaned up with
a die if necessary. Also check condition of the fill/
drain plug threads in the rear case. The threads can
be repaired with a thread chaser or tap if necessary.
Or the threads can be repaired with HelicoilŸ stain-
less steel inserts if required.
OIL PUMP/OIL PICKUP
Examine the oil pump pickup parts. Replace the
pump if any part appears to be worn or damaged. Do
not disassemble the pump as individual parts are not
available. The pump is only available as a complete
assembly. The pickup screen, hose, and tube are the
only serviceable parts and are available separately.
ASSEMBLY
Lubricate transfer case components with automatic
transmission fluid or petroleum jelly (where indi-
cated) during assembly.
CAUTION: The bearing bores in various transfer
case components contain oil feed holes. Make sure
replacement bearings do not block the holes.
Fig. 49 Seal Contact Surface Of Yoke Slinger
1 - FRONT SLINGER (PART OF YOKE)
2 - SEAL CONTACT SURFACE MUST BE CLEAN AND SMOOTH
Fig. 50 Low Range Annulus Gear
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - LOW RANGE ANNULUS GEAR
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(18) Install shift rail (Fig. 81). Be sure rail is
seated in both shift forks.
(19) Rotate shift sector to align lockpin hole in low
range fork with access hole in case.
(20) Insert an easy-out in range fork lockpin to
hold it securely for installation (Fig. 82). Lockpin is
slightly tapered on one end. Insert tapered end into
fork and rail.
(21) Insert lockpin through access hole and into
shift fork (Fig. 82). Then remove easy-out and seat
the pin with pin punch.
(22) Install plug in lockpin access hole.
(23) Install detent plunger, detent spring and
detent plug in case (Fig. 83).
Fig. 81 Shift Rail Installation
1 - SHIFT RAIL
2 - MODE FORK
Fig. 82 Installing Low Range Fork Lockpin
1 - LOW RANGE FORK LOCK PIN
2 - ACCESS HOLE
3 - EASY-OUT
Fig. 83 Detent Pin, Spring And Plug Installation
1 - PLUNGER
2 - O-RING
3 - PLUG
4 - SPRING
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
NOISY INÐOR JUMPS OUT OF
4WD LOW RANGE1. Transfer case not completely
engaged in 4WD LOW (possibly
from shift to 4L while rolling)1. Stop vehicle, shift transfer case
to neutral, then shift back to 4WD
LOW
2. Shift linkage loose, binding, or is
misadjusted2. Tighten, lubricate, or repair
linkage as necessary. Adjust linkage
if necessary
3. Range fork cracked, inserts
worn, or fork is binding on shift rail3. Disassemble unit and repair as
necessary
4. Annulus gear or lockplate worn
or damaged4. Disassemble unit and repair as
necessary
LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM
OUTPUT SHAFT SEALS OR FROM
VENT1. Transfer case over filled 1. Drain to correct level
2. Vent closed or restricted 2. Clear or replace vent if necessary
3. Output shaft seals damaged or
installed correctly3. Replace seals. Be sure seal lip
faces interior of case when installed.
Also be sure yoke seal surfaces are
not scored or nicked. Remove
scores and nicks with fine
sandpaper or replace yoke(s) if
necessary.
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transfer case into NEUTRAL.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove transfer case drain plug and drain
transfer case lubricant.
(4) Mark front and rear propeller shaft yokes for
alignment reference.
(5) Support transmission with jack stand.
(6) Remove rear crossmember and skid plate, if
equipped (Fig. 4).
(7) Disconnect front propeller shaft from transfer
case at companion flange. Remove rear propeller
shaft from vehicle. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL &
DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER
SHAFT - REMOVAL)
CAUTION: Do not allow propshafts to hang at
attached end. Damage to joint can result.
(8) Disconnect transfer case cable from range
lever.
(9) Disconnect transfer case vent hose (Fig. 5).
(10) Support transfer case with transmission jack.
(11) Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
(12) Remove nuts attaching transfer case to trans-
mission.
(13) Pull transfer case and jack rearward to disen-
gage transfer case (Fig. 5).
(14) Remove transfer case from under vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
Position transfer case on shallow drain pan.
Remove drain plug and drain lubricant remaining in
case.
Fig. 4 Crossmember Removal
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
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(7) Remove range clutch sleeve, blockout spring,
locking clutch, and locking clutch spring from main-
shaft (Fig. 20).
(8) Remove shift sector. Rotate and tilt sector as
needed to remove it (Fig. 21).
(9) Remove shift sector bushing and O-ring (Fig.
22).
INPUT GEAR/LOW RANGE ASSEMBLY
(1) Turn front case on side so front bearing
retainer is accessible.
(2) Remove front bearing retainer bolts (Fig. 23).
(3) Remove front bearing retainer as follows:(a) Loosen retainer with flat blade screwdriver
to break sealer bead.To avoid damaging case
and retainer, position screwdriver blade only
in slots provided in retainer (Fig. 24).
(b) Then remove retainer from case and gear.
Fig. 20 Range Clutch Sleeve, Blockout Spring,
Locking Clutch and Spring
1 - LOCKING CLUTCH SPRING
2 - BLOCKOUT SPRING
3 - SNAP-RING
4 - RANGE CLUTCH SLEEVE
5 - LOCKING CLUTCH
6 - DRIVE SPROCKET HUB
Fig. 21 Shift Sector Removal
1 - SHIFT SECTOR
Fig. 22 Sector Bushing And O-Ring Removal
1 - SHIFT SECTOR BUSHING
2 - O-RING
Fig. 23 Front Bearing Retainer Bolt Removal
1 - FRONT BEARING RETAINER
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ASSEMBLY
Lubricate transfer case components with Mopart
Transfer Case Lubricant or petroleum jelly (where
indicated) during assembly.
CAUTION: The bearing bores in various transfer
case components contain oil feed holes. Make sure
replacement bearings do not block the holes.
BEARINGS AND SEALS
(1) Remove front output shaft seal from front case
with pry tool (Fig. 33).
(2) Remove snap-ring that retains front output
shaft bearing in front case (Fig. 34).
(3) Using tool 6953, remove bearing from front
case (Fig. 35).
(4) Using tool 6953, install new bearing.
(5) Install snap-ring to hold bearing into case.
Fig. 33 Remove Front Output Shaft Seal
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL
2 - PRYBAR
Fig. 34 Output Shaft Front Bearing Snap-Ring
Removal
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING
3 - BEARING SNAP-RING
Fig. 35 Remove Output Shaft Front Bearing
1 - HANDLE C-4171
2 - REMOVER/INSTALLER 6953
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(7) Install snap-ring to hold input/low range gear
into front bearing (Fig. 47).
(8) Clean gasket sealer residue from retainer and
inspect retainer for cracks or other damage.
(9) Applya3mm(1/8 in.) bead of Mopartgasket
maker or silicone adhesive to sealing surface of
retainer.
(10) Align cavity in seal retainer with fluid return
hole in front of case.
CAUTION: Do not block fluid return cavity on seal-
ing surface of retainer when applying MoparTgas-
ket maker or silicone adhesive sealer. Seal failure
and fluid leak can result.
(11) Install bolts to hold retainer to transfer case
(Fig. 48). Tighten to 21 N´m (16 ft. lbs.) of torque.SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT
(1) Install new sector shaft O-ring and bushing
(Fig. 49).
(2) Install shift sector (Fig. 50).
(3) Install locking clutch spring, locking clutch,
blockout spring, and range clutch sleeve, to main-
shaft as shown in (Fig. 51). Install snap ring.
(4) Install drive sprocket hub to mainshaft and
manually load the needle bearings.
(5) Install new pads on range fork, if necessary.
Fig. 47 Install Input Gear Snap-Ring
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - SNAP-RING
Fig. 48 Install Front Bearing Retainer
1 - FRONT BEARING RETAINER
Fig. 49 Sector O-Ring And Bushing Installation
1 - SECTOR BUSHING
2 - O-RING
Fig. 50 Shift Sector Installation
1 - SHIFT SECTOR
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(6) Install range shift fork to range clutch sleeve.
Install mainshaft/range shift fork assembly into
transfer case and input planetary assembly. Rotate
fork until it engages with slot in shift sector.
(7) Install shift rail to shift range fork and trans-
fer case housing.
(8) Rotate shift sector to NEUTRAL position.
(9) Install new O-ring on detent plug (Fig. 52).
(10) Lubricate detent plunger with transfer case
lubricant or light coat of petroleum jelly.
(11) Install detent plunger, spring and plug (Fig.
52).
(12)
Verify that plunger is properly engaged in sector.
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Lubricate front output shaft-sprocket assembly,
drive chain and drive sprocket with transfer case
lubricant.
(2) Assemble drive chain, drive sprocket and front
output shaft (Fig. 53).
(3) Start drive sprocket on mainshaft.
(4) Guide front shaft into bearing and drive
sprocket onto mainshaft drive gear (Fig. 53).
(5) Install drive sprocket snap-ring (Fig. 54).
Fig. 51 Range Clutch Sleeve, Blockout Spring,
Locking Clutch and Spring
1 - LOCKING CLUTCH SPRING
2 - BLOCKOUT SPRING
3 - SNAP-RING
4 - RANGE CLUTCH SLEEVE
5 - LOCKING CLUTCH
6 - DRIVE SPROCKET HUB
Fig. 52 Shift Detent Components
1 - DETENT PLUG
2 - DETENT SPRING
3 - DETENT PLUNGER
4 - PLUG O-RING
Fig. 53 Installing Drive Chain, Front Output Shaft
And Drive Sprocket
1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - DRIVE CHAIN
3 - MAINSHAFT
4 - DRIVE GEAR
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