1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OUTPUT SHAFT
NOTE: Lubricate shaft, gears, bearings and
immerse each synchro ring with recommended
lubricant during assembly. Petroleum jelly can be
used to hold parts in place.
(1) Install reverse ge

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (5) Installnewfifth-reverse hub snap ring (Fig.
54). Verify snap ring is seated in the groove.
(6) Install fifth gear synchro ring in synchro hub
and sleeve (Fig. 55).(7) Install fifth gear bearing. S

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (9) Invert output shaft and set the shaft in Collar
6310-1 so fifth gear is seated on the tool (Fig. 58).
(10) Install first gear bearing on output shaft (Fig.
58). Verify bearing is seated on shaft s

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (14) Press 1-2 synchro onto output shaft using
suitable size pipe and shop press (Fig. 62).
CAUTION: Keep synchro ring and sleeve aligned as
the hub is being pressed onto the shaft. The syn-
chro ring

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (19) Install second gear needle bearing on shaft
(Fig. 65).
(20) Install second gear onto shaft and bearing
(Fig. 66). Verify second gear is seated on synchro
components.
(21) Install two-piece thrust

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (23) Seat thrust washer retaining ring with plastic
mallet (Fig. 69).
(24) Install third gear needle bearing on shaft (Fig.
70).
(25) Install third gear on shaft and bearing (Fig.
71).
(26) Install th

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (28) Press 3-4 synchro assembly onto output shaft
with shop press and suitable size pipe (Fig. 74).
NOTE: Tool presses on hub must be as close to
output shaft as possible but not contacting the
shaft

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Fig. 77 SYNCHRO SLEEVE LOCATIONS
1 - DOUBLE GROOVE FORWARD
2 - GROOVE FORWARD
3 - FIRST GEAR SIDE MARKING TOWARD FIRST GEAR
4 - TAPER FORWARD5 - GROOVE FORWARD
6 - 5TH-REV SYNCHRO SLEEVE
7 - 1-2 SYNCH