2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Workshop Manual

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual (15) Mount assembled output shaft, annulus gear,
and clutch drum in shop press. Direct clutch spring,
hub and clutch pack are easier to install with assem-
bly mounted in press.
(16) Align splines in

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual Fig. 167 42RE Direct Clutch Pack Components
1 - REACTION PLATE 2 - PRESSURE PLATE
Fig. 168 Correct Position Of Direct Clutch Reaction
Plate
1 - REACTION PLATE COUNTERBORE
2 - DIRECT CLUTCH REACTION PL

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual WARNING: THE NEXT STEP IN GEARTRAIN
ASSEMBLY INVOLVES COMPRESSING THE DIRECT
CLUTCH HUB AND SPRING. IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT PROPER EQUIPMENT BE USED
TO COMPRESS THE SPRING AS SPRING FORCE IS
AP

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual (5) Install new seal in gear case. On 4x4 gear case,
use Tool Handle C-4171 and Installer C-3860-A to
seat seal in case. On4x2gear case, use same Han-
dle C-4171 and Installer C-3995-A to seat seal in

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual NOTE: The reaction plate is thinner than the pres-
sure plate in a 42RE transmission.
(5) Install first clutch disc followed by first clutch
plate. Then install remaining clutch discs and plates
in sa

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual OD THRUST PLATE SELECTION
(1) Place overdrive unit in vertical position. Mount
it on blocks, or in workbench with appropriate size
mounting hole cut into it. Be sure unit is facing
upward for access t

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual (3) Leave Alignment Tool 6227-2 in place. Tool will
keep planetary and clutch hub splines in alignment
until overdrive unit is ready for installation on trans-
mission.
(4) Transmission speed sensor c

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JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2003 WJ / 2.G Workshop Manual CAUTION: Be sure the shoulder on the inside diam-
eter of the bearing is facing forward.
(8) Verify that splines in overdrive planetary gear
and overrunning clutch hub are aligned with Align-
ment Too