Front Output Shaft And Drive Chain

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Shift Rail Cup And Spring Removal

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1 - SHIFT RAIL

2 - SPRING

3 - CUP

Remove shift rail (1) cup (3) and spring (2). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Sprocket Retaining Ring

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1 - FRONT SPROCKET

2 - RETAINING RING

3 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT

Remove front sprocket (1) retaining ring (2). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Front Sprocket and Drive Chain

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1 - FRONT DRIVE SPROCKET

2 - DRIVE CHAIN

3 - MAINSHAFT

Pull mainshaft (3), front sprocket (1) and chain outward about 25.4 mm (1-inch) simultaneously. See Fig 3.
Remove chain from mainshaft drive sprocket and remove front sprocket and chain as assembly.