Jeep Liberty KJ. Manual — part 1242

SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT

1. Remove shift detent plug (3), spring (4), and

plunger (1).

2. Remove seal plug from low range fork lockpin

access hole. Then move shift sector to align low
range fork lockpin with access hole.

3. Remove range fork lockpin with size number one

easy-out tool as follows:

a. Insert easy-out tool through access hole in side

of transfer case and into lock-pin.

b. Tap easy-out tool into lock-pin with hammer

until tool is securely engaged into the lock-pin.

c. Install a t-handle, such as from a tap and die

set, onto the easy-out tool.

d. Securely tighten the t-handle onto the tool.

e. In one motion, pull upward and turn the t-han-

dle counter-clockwise to remove the lock-pin.

4. Remove shift rail (1) by pulling it straight up and

out of fork (2).

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5. Remove mode fork (2) and mainshaft as assembly

(1).

6. Remove mode shift sleeve (2) and mode fork

assembly (3) from mainshaft (1). Note position of
mode sleeve in fork and remove sleeve.

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7. Remove intermediate clutch shaft (2) snap-ring (1).

8. Remove clutch shaft thrust ring (1).

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9. Remove intermediate clutch shaft (1).

10. Remove differential snap-ring (1).

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