2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE seat

(6) Remove input gear bearing with Tool Handle
C-4171 and Remover C-4210 (Fig. 55).
(7) Install snap-ring on new input gear bearing.
(8) Install new input gear bearing with Tool Han-
dle C-4171 and Remover C-4210. Install bearing far
enough to seat snap-ring against case (Fig. 56).
(9) Remove the input gear pilot bearing by insert-
ing a suitably sized drift into the splined end of the
input gear and driving the bearing out with the drift
and a hammer (Fig. 57).(10) Install new pilot bearing with Installer 8128
and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 58).
Fig. 55 Input Gear Bearing Removal
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4210
Fig. 56 Seating Input Gear Bearing
1 - SNAP-RING
2 - INPUT SHAFT BEARING
Fig. 57 Remove Input Gear Pilot Bearing
1 - DRIFT
2 - INPUT GEAR
Fig. 58 Install Input Gear Pilot Bearing
1 - HANDLE C-4171
2 - INSTALLER 8128
3 - INPUT 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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FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Install front output shaft (Fig. 84).
(2) Install drive chain (Fig. 84). Engage chain with
front output shaft sprocket teeth.
(3) Install drive sprocket (Fig. 84). Engage drive
sprocket teeth with chain. Then engage sprocket
splines with mainshaft splines.
(4) Install drive sprocket snap-ring (Fig. 85).
OIL PUMP AND REAR CASE
(1) Insert oil pickup tube in oil pump and attach
oil screen and connector hose to pickup tube. Then
install assembled pump, tube and screen in rear case
(Fig. 86). Be sure screen is seated in case slot as
shown.
(2) Install magnet in front case pocket (Fig. 87).
(3) Apply 3 mm (1/8 in.) wide bead of Mopartgas-
ket maker or silicone adhesive sealer to seal surface
of front case.
(4) Align and install rear case on front case. Be
sure case locating dowels are in place and that main-
shaft splines are engaged in oil pump inner gear.
(5) Install and tighten front case-to-rear case bolts
to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.Be sure to install a
washer under each bolt used at case dowel
locations.
Fig. 84 Drive Chain And Sprocket Installation
1 - DRIVE SPROCKET
2 - DRIVE CHAIN
Fig. 85 Drive Sprocket Snap-Ring Installation
1 - DRIVE SPROCKET
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET SNAP-RING
Fig. 86 Oil Screen And Pickup Tube Installation
1 - OIL PUMP
2 - OIL SCREEN
3 - CONNECTOR
4 - PICKUP TUBE
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NV242HD REAR RETAINER
(1) Apply bead of MopartSealer, or LoctiteŸ
Ultra Gray, to mating surface of rear retainer. Sealer
bead should be a maximum of 3/16 in.
(2) Install rear retainer on rear case. Tighten
retainer bolts to 20-27 N´m (15-20 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install new output shaft bearing snap-ring
(Fig. 91). Lift mainshaft slightly to seat snap-ring in
shaft groove, if necessary.
(4) Apply 3 mm (1/8 in.) wide bead of Mopartgas-
ket maker or silicone adhesive sealer to mounting
surface of extension housing. Allow sealer to set-up
slightly before proceeding.(5) Install extension housing on rear retainer.
(6) Install extension housing bolts and tighten to
35-46 N´m (26-34 ft. lbs.).
COMPANION FLANGE
(1) Lubricate companion flange hub with transmis-
sion fluid and install flange on front shaft.
(2) Install new seal washer on front shaft.
(3) Install flange on front shaft and tighten nut to
122-176 N´m (90-130 ft. lbs.).
INSTALLATION
(1) Mount transfer case on a transmission jack.
(2) Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
(3) Position transfer case under vehicle.
(4) Align transfer case and transmission shafts
and install transfer case on transmission.
(5) Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts
to 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 4).
(6) Align and connect propeller shafts. (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 and skid plate, if
equipped. Tighten crossmember bolts to 41 N´m (30
ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Remove transmission jack and support stand.
(10) Connect shift rod to transfer case range lever.
(11) Connect transfer case vent hose and transfer
case position sensor.
(12) Adjust transfer case shift cable.
(13) Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift
operation.
Fig. 91 Install Output Bearing Snap-ring
1 - REAR RETAINER
2 - SNAP-RING
3 - REAR BEARING
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FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN/
REFILL
The fill and drain plugs are both in the rear case
(Fig. 92).
(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.
(2) Remove front propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/
PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove front output shaft companion flange.
(4) Remove seal from front case with pry tool (Fig.
93).
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. 94). Once seal is started, continue tap-
ping seal into bore until installer tool seats against
case.
(2) Install companion flange and tighten nut to
122-176 (90-130 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install front propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/
PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 92 Fill/Drain Plug and I.D. Tag Location -
Typical
1 - I.D. TAG
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - DRAIN PLUG
Fig. 93 Remove Front Output Shaft Seal
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL
2 - PRYBAR
Fig. 94 Front Output Seal Installation
1 - INSTALLER 6952-A
2 - TRANSFER CASE
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REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Disengage the transfer case position sensor
connector from the position sensor (Fig. 97).
(3) Remove the position sensor from the transfer
case.
INSTALLATION
(1) Inspect the o-ring seal on the transfer case
position sensor. Replace the o-ring if necessary.
(2) Install the transfer case position sensor into
the transfer case. Torque the sensor to 20-34 N´m
(15-25 ft.lbs.).
(3) Engage the transfer case position sensor con-
nector to the position sensor.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Verify proper sensor operation.
REAR RETAINER BUSHING
AND SEAL - NV242HD
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle.
(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. 98).
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 8160, drive bushing into
retainer until installer seats against case (Fig. 99).
(4) Using Installer C-3995-A, install seal in rear
retainer (Fig. 100).
Fig. 97 Transfer Case Position Sensor and
Connector
1 - TRANSFER CASE POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR
2 - TRANSFER CASE POSITION SENSOR
3 - TRANSFER CASE
4 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
Fig. 98 Rear Retainer Bushing Removal
1 - REMOVER 6957
2 - REAR RETAINER BUSHING
Fig. 99 Rear Retainer Bushing Install
1 - REAR RETAINER BUSHING
2 - INSTALLER 8160
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POSITION SENSOR (Continued)

(4) Install the transfer case shift cable to the
shifter assembly bracket. Seat cable in bracket and
install clip (Fig. 102).
(5) Verify the transfer case shift lever (at console)
is in the NEUTRAL position.
(6) Snap the cable onto the shift lever pin (Fig.
102).
(7) Raise the vehicle.
(8) Install the shift cable to the shift cable support
bracket and install clip (Fig. 101).(9) Verify that the transfer case is still in the
NEUTRAL position.
(10) Snap the shift cable onto the transfer case
shift lever (Fig. 101).
(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.
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SHIFT CABLE (Continued)

INPUT AND LOW RANGE GEARS
Inspect the low range gear pinions and pinion pins.
Replace the low range gear if any of the pins or pin-
ions are worn or damaged.
Inspect the thrust washers, retainer, and snap-
ring. Replace the snap-ring if bent, or distorted.
Replace the thrust washers and retainer if worn,
cracked or damaged in any way.
Examine the input gear carefully. Be sure the gear
teeth and bearing surfaces are in good condition.
Replace the gear if wear or damage is evident.
Check the input gear pilot bearing. Rotate the
bearing and check for roughness or noise. Also check
bearing position in the bore. The bearing should be
recessed approximately 2.5 mm (0.100 in.) below the
top edge of the bore. The bearing should not be
seated at the bottom of the bore. Replace the bearing
if worn, or roughness is evident. Replace both the
gear and bearing if the bearing is a loose fit in the
bore.
GEAR CASE AND RETAINERS
Examine both case halves and retainers carefully.
Replace any retainer or case half if wear, cracks, or
other damage is evident.
Check condition of the low range annulus gear and
the shift rail bushing in the front case (Fig. 32). The
low range annulus gear is not a serviceable part.
Replace the gear and case as an assembly if the gear
is loose, worn, or damaged. The shift rail bushing is
a serviceable part and can be replaced if necessary.
Check the bushing in the rear retainer. Replace the
bushing if worn or scored.
Examine the sealing surfaces of both case halves
and retainers. Small burrs, or scratches on these sur-
faces can be reduced with crocus cloth or a fine tooth
file.
Examine condition of the shift rail bushing in the
front case. If the bushing is worn or damaged, it can
be removed with a blind hole type puller. A replace-
ment bushing can be installed with a suitable size
driver. Recess the bushing slightly below the edge of
the bore but do not seat it all the into the case.
GEARTRAIN
Inspect the mainshaft splines, gear teeth and bear-
ing surfaces carefully for evidence of wear, or dam-
age. Replace the shaft if necessary. do not attempt to
salvage it if damaged.
The shift rail and range fork are an assembly.
Replace both parts if either is damaged. However, the
nylon pads in the fork can be replaced if worn, or
cracked.
Inspect the transfer case snap-rings closely. Do not
attempt to salvage a distorted snap-ring by straight-ening or reshaping it. Replace any snap-ring that is
distorted, or worn.
Inspect the low range gear, input gear and the gear
thrust washers retainer, and snap-ring. The low
range gear is serviced as an assembly only. Replace
the gear if the case or pinions are damaged.
During inspection, also make sure the seal surface
of the input gear is in good condition. Minor nicks on
this surface can be reduced with crocus cloth. How-
ever, replace the gear if the seal surface is severely
scored or worn.
OIL PUMP AND PROGRESSIVE COUPLING
The oil pump and progressive coupling are not ser-
viceable components. Replace the coupling as an
assembly if it is damaged. Replace the oil pump as
an assembly if the gear teeth are worn, or if the
pump has become damaged.
BEARINGS AND SEALS
The transfer case seals should be replaced during
overhaul. Use new seals in the input gear bearing
retainer, front case and rear retainer. Also replace
the yoke seal washer and the detent plug O-ring.
Check condition of each transfer case bearing.
Replace any bearing exhibiting signs of roughness,
wear, or damage.
Fig. 32 Low Range Annulus Gear Location
1 - LOW RANGE ANNULUS GEAR
2 - SHIFT RAIL BUSHING
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