How to modify the Manifest file in the JAR file

Hi guys,
i am having a JAR which contains one Manifest file and 10 class files.
actually i want to do some changes on the manifest file, but by using the ,
" jar -cmf new_manifest_file jar_fileName all_class_files " option i am able to modify the manifest file by repacking the .class also.
i want to modify the manifest file without disturbing the existing class files in the JAR file.
Thanx in advance.............! ! ! !
bye,
subbu

yeah, that is correct.
my doubt is,
Is it possible to modify the Manifest file which is inside the jar file, by without disturbing the Class files.
--Subbu

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