1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (9) Select correctnewroll pin for shift shaft lever
(Fig. 106). Shaft lever roll pin is approximately 22
mm (7/8 in.) long. Shift socket roll pin is approxi-
mately 33 mm (1-1/4 in.) long.
(10) Align

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (14) Seat roll pin in shift socket with pin punch.
Roll pin must be flush with socket after installation
(Fig. 110).
(15) Verify that notches in shift fork arms are
aligned (Fig. 111). Realign arms if

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (2) Apply liberal quantity of petroleum jelly to
countershaft front bearing. Then insert bearing in
front housing race (Fig. 113). Large diameter side of
bearing cage goes toward countershaft (Fig. 11

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (12) Install shift shaft bushing lock bolt (Fig. 117).
Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to bolt
threads, shank and underside of bolt head before
installation.
CAUTION: If lock bolt cannot be ful

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (20) Align and install front bearing retainer over
input shaft and onto housing mounting surface (Fig.
122). Verify bolt holes are aligned before seating
retainer.
CAUTION: Be sure sealer does not get

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
NOTE: If a new transmission is being installed, use
all components supplied with the new transmission.
For example, if a new shift tower is supplied, do not
re-use the original shift towe

INSTALLATION
NOTE: If a new transmission is being installed, use
all components supplied with the new transmission.
For example, if a new shift tower is supplied, do not
re-use the original shift tower.
(1) Clean transmission front housing mounting
surface.
(2) Apply light coat of Mopar high temperature
bearing grease or equivalent to contact surfaces (Fig.
126) of following components:
²release fork ball stud.
²release bearing slide surface.
²input shaft splines.
²release bearing bore.
²propeller shaft slip yoke.
(3) Support and secure transmission to jack.
(4) Raise and align transmission input shaft with
clutch disc, then slide transmission into place.
(5) Verify front housing is fully seated. Install
transmission bolts without washers and tighten bolts
into the engine to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.). Tighten the
bolts with washers into the transmission to 68 N´m
(50 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 127).(6) Install rear crossmember and tighten nuts to
102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(7) Install transmission rear mounting bolts and
tighten to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install front dust shield tighten bolt to 4.5 N´m
(40 in. lbs.). If cover was removed, install onto the
transmission and engine(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(9) Install structural dust cover and tighten the
bolts to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install starter motor.
(11) Install suspension crossmember and tighten
nuts to 102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(12) Connect transmission harnesses to clips on
case and connect switches.
(13) Install slave cylinder and tighten cylinder
nuts to 23 N´m (200 in. lbs.).
(14) Install transfer case and transfer case linkage
if equipped.
(15) Remove transmission jack.
(16) Install propeller shaft/shafts with reference
marks aligned.
(17) Install exhaust on the exhaust manifolds.
(18) Fill transmission with lubricant. Correct fill
level is to bottom edge of fill plug hole.
Fig. 126 LUBRICATION POINTS
1 - RELEASE FORK
2 - FORK BALL STUD
3 - BEARING SLIDE SURFACE
4 - SPLINE
5 - RELEASE BEAING
Fig. 127 TRANSMISSION
1 - BOLT WITHOUT WASHER
2 - BOLT WITH WASHER
DRMANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV3500 21 - 39
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV3500 (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Crossmember Nuts 102 75 -
Transmission Mount Bolts 4WD 68 50 -
Transmission Mount Bolts 2WD 68 50 -
Structural Dust Cover Bolts

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual REMOVER/INSTALLER 6858
FIXTURE 6747
ADAPTER 6747-1A
ADAPTER 6747-2A
CUP 8115
BEARING SPLITTER 1130
TUBE 6310-1
INSTALLER 8118
REMOVER/INSTALLER 8119
ALIGNMENT STUD 8120
DRMANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV3500

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