1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (8) Install front thrust washer on shaft and slide
washer up against gear and over lock ball (Fig. 80).
(9) Install wave washer, flat washer and remain-
ing snap ring on idler shaft (Fig. 80). Verify

(8) Install front thrust washer on shaft and slide
washer up against gear and over lock ball (Fig. 80).
(9) Install wave washer, flat washer and remain-
ing snap ring on idler shaft (Fig. 80). Verify snap
ring is seated.
SHIFT SHAFT AND DETENT PLUNGER BUSHINGS/
BEARINGS
(1) Inspect shift shaft bushing and bearing for
damage.
(2) If necessary, the shift shaft bushing can be
replaced as follows:
(a) Locate a bolt that will thread into the bush-
ing without great effort.
(b) Thread the bolt into the bushing, allowing
the bolt to make its own threads in the bushing.
(c) Attach a slide hammer or suitable puller to
the bolt and remove bushing.(d) Use the short end of Installer 8119 to install
the new bushing.
(e) Bushing is correctly installed if flush with
the transmission case.
(3) If necessary, the shift shaft bearing can be
replaced as follows:
(a) Locate a bolt that will thread into the bear-
ing without great effort.
(b) Thread the bolt into the bearing as much as
possible.
(c) Attach a slide hammer or suitable puller to
the bolt and remove the bearing.
(d) Use the short end of Installer 8119 to install
the new bearing.
(e) Bearing is correctly installed if flush with the
transmission case.
(4) Inspect detent plunger bushings for damage.
NOTE: The detent plunger bushings are installed to
a specific depth. The space between the two bush-
ings when correctly installed contain an oil feed
hole. Do not attempt to install the bushings with
anything other than the specified tool or this oil
hole may become restricted.
(5) If necessary, the detent plunger bushings can
be replaced as follows:
(a) Using the long end of Installer 8119, drive
the detent bushings through the outer case and
into the shift shaft bore.
(b) Remove the bushings from the shift shaft
bore.
(c) Install a new detent plunger bushing on the
long end of Installer 8118.
(d) Start bushing in the detent plunger bore in
the case.
(e) Drive bushing into the bore until the tool
contacts the transmission case.
(f) Install a new detent plunger bushing on the
short end of Installer 8118.
(g) Start the bushing in the detent plunger bore
in the case.
(h) Drive bushing into the bore until the tool
contacts the transmission case.
Fig. 80 IDLER GEAR & SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1 - REAR OF SHAFT
2 - GEAR
3 - THRUST WASHER AND BALL
4 - WAVE WASHER
5 - FLAT WASHER
6 - FRONT OF SHAFT
7 - SNAP RING
8 - SNAP RING
21 - 26 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV3500DR
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV3500 (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual GEARTRAIN ASSEMBLY
(1) Install Adapter 6747-1A on input shaft hub of
Fixture 6747 (Fig. 81). Then install Adapter 6747-2A
on front bearing hub of countershaft. Be sure the
shoulder is seated against t

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Install assembled output shaft and geartrain in
input shaft (Fig. 85). Carefully rotate output shaft
until the 3-4 synchro ring seats in synchro hub and
sleeve.
(7) Install Adapter 6747-2A on fron

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (11) On 2-wheel drive transmission, thread one
Alignment Pin 8120 in center or passenger side hole
of output shaft bearing retainer. Then position
retainer on fifth gear as shown (Fig. 88).
(12) Assem

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (2) Apply liberal quantity of petroleum jelly to
countershaft rear bearing and bearing race.
(3) Install countershaft rear bearing in bearing
race (Fig. 92).
NOTE: Large diameter side of the roller re

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (9) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
housing bolt threads, bolt shanks and under bolt
heads (Fig. 95).
(10) Start first two bolts in retainer (Fig. 96). It
may be necessary to move retainer r

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (9) Install rear bearing snap ring on output shaft
(Fig. 98).
(10) Lubricate lip of new rear seal (Fig. 99) with
Mopar Door Ease, or transmission fluid.
(11) Installnewrear seal in adapter housing bor

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (4) Assemble shift shaft shift lever and bushing
(Fig. 102). Verify slot in bushing is facing up and roll
pin hole for lever is aligned with hole in shaft.
(5) Install assembled lever and bushing on s

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