Jeep Wrangler 1997, Manual

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(34) Install snap-ring to hold the countershaft fifth
gear assembly onto the countershaft (Fig. 100).
(35) Install the reverse shift head and rail assem-
bly (Fig. 101).
(36) Move reverse shift rail forward as far as pos-
sible and install fifth gear shift fork onto synchro-
nizer sleeve (Fig. 102).
(37) Install new bolt to hold fifth gear shift fork to
shift rail (Fig. 103).
(38) Install detent balls and springs into openings
in the intermediate plate (Fig. 104).
(39) Install new lock ball plugs into the intermedi-
ate plate. Tighten plugs to 19 N·m (14 ft. lbs.).
(40) Install bolts to hold reverse shift arm to the
intermediate plate. Tighten bolts to 18 N·m (13 ft.
lbs.).
Fig. 103 Install Fifth Gear Shift Fork Retainer Bolt
Fig. 100 Install Fifth Gear Snap-ring
Fig. 101 Install Reverse Shift Head And Rail
Assembly
Fig. 102 Install Fifth Gear Shift Fork
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)