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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1986CHEROKEE CHIEF, 4D UTILITY, 2.8 W, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATION - TRANSFER CASEMODEL NP-229REMOVAL
1986 Jeep Cherokee Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic
Model NP-229: Removal
1986 Jeep Cherokee Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, AutomaticSECTION Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Drain lubricant from transfer case. Disconnect speedometer cable and vent hose. Disconnect transfer case shift lever link at operating lever. Place a safety stand under transmission and remove rear transmission crossmember.
- Mark transfer case front and rear output shafts at transfer case yokes and drive shafts for installation alignment reference. Disconnect front and rear drive shafts at transfer case yokes. Secure shafts. Disconnect shift motor vacuum hoses.
- Disconnect transfer case shift linkage. Remove transfer case-to-transmission bolts. Move transfer case assembly rearward until clear of transmission output shaft and remove assembly. Remove all gasket material from rear of transmission adapter housing.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.