Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Torque converter. Yoke seal replacement. Extension housing bushing
REMOVAL (1) Remove transmission and torque converter
from vehicle.
(2) Place a suitable drain pan under the converter
housing end of the transmission.
CAUTION: Verify that transmission is secure on the
lifting device or work surface, the center of gravity
of the transmission will shift when the torque converter
is removed creating an unstable condition.
The torque converter is a heavy unit. Use caution
when separating the torque converter from the
transmission.
(3) Pull the torque converter forward until the center
hub clears the oil pump seal.
(4) Separate the torque converter from the transmission. INSTALLATION Check converter hub and drive notches for sharp
edges, burrs, scratches, or nicks. Polish the hub and
notches with 320/400 grit paper or crocus cloth if necessary.
The hub must be smooth to avoid damaging
the pump seal at installation.
(1) Lubricate converter hub and oil pump seal lip
with transmission fluid.
(2) Place torque converter in position on transmission.
CAUTION: Do not damage oil pump seal or bushing
while inserting torque converter into the front of the
transmission. (3) Align torque converter to oil pump seal opening.
(4) Insert torque converter hub into oil pump.
(5) While pushing torque converter inward, rotate
converter until converter is fully seated in the oil
pump gears.
(6) Check converter seating with a scale and
straightedge (Fig. 70). Surface of converter lugs
should be 1/2 in. to rear of straightedge when converter
is fully seated.
(7) If necessary, temporarily secure converter with
C-clamp attached to the converter housing.
(8) Install the transmission in the vehicle.
(9) Fill the transmission with the recommended
fluid.
1 - SCALE REMOVAL (1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Mark propeller shaft and axle yoke for alignment
reference.
(3) Disconnect and remove propeller shaft.
(4) Remove old seal with Seal Remover C-3985-B
(Fig. 71) from extension housing. INSTALLATION (1) Place seal in position on extension housing.
(2) Drive seal into extension housing with Seal
Installer C-3995-A or C-3972 (Fig. 72).
(3) Carefully guide propeller shaft slip yoke into
housing and onto output shaft splines. Align marks
made at removal and connect propeller shaft to rear
axle pinion yoke.
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3985-B
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171 REMOVAL (1) Remove housing yoke seal.
(2) Insert Remover 6957 into extension housing.
Tighten tool to bushing and remove bushing (Fig.
73). INSTALLATION (1) Align bushing oil hole with oil slot in extension
housing.
(2) Tap bushing into place with Installer 6951 and
Handle C-4171.
(3) Install new oil seal in housing using Seal
Installer C-3995-A (Fig. 74).Torque converter
Fig. 70 Checking Torque Converter Seating
2 - STRAIGHTEDGEYoke seal replacement
Fig. 71 Removing Extension Housing Yoke Seal
2 - SEAL
Fig. 72 Installing Extension Housing Yoke Seal
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3995-AExtension housing bushing
Adapter housing. Speedometer adapter. Park/neutral position switch
Other materials:
Hydraulic tappets. Vibration damper. Timing case cover
Hydraulic tappets
Retain all the components in the same order as
removed.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the engine cylinder head (Refer to cylinder
head r&i in this section).
(2) Remove the push rods.
(3) Remove the tappets through the push rod openings
in the cylinder block with a Hydraulic Val ...