1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (4) Remove countershaft rear bearing plate.
(5) Install a end play shim that will provide mini-
mum countershaft end play. Position shim on rear
bearing cup (Fig. 76).
(6) Install countershaft rear be

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (2) Install first gear clutch cone on mainshaft 1-2
synchro hub with recessed side of cone facing front
(Fig. 79). Verify cone is seated against snap ring on
hub.
(3) Install snap ring on mainshaft 1-

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Install first gear stop ring in 1-2 synchro hub
and sleeve (Fig. 83). Verify stop ring is seated and
engaged in hub and sleeve.
(7) Install 1-2 synchro assembly and stop ring on
mainshaft with the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (10) Install assembled second gear clutch cone and
rings on mainshaft and in 1-2 synchro hub (Fig. 87).
(11) Install snap ring that secures second gear
clutch cone on mainshaft (Fig. 88). Use narrow b

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (14) Install thrust washer pin in shaft (Fig. 91).
(15) Install second gear thrust washer. Verify
washer is seated on gear and pin (Fig. 92).
(16) Install second gear thrust washer snap ring
(Fig. 93)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (20) Install synchro stop ring on third gear (Fig.
96). Verify stop ring is seated on cone taper.
(21) If 3-4 synchro was disassembled for service,
reassemble synchro components as follows:
(a) Align

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (28) Install reverse clutch gear on first gear (Fig.
99). Verify clutch gear is seated on shaft splines.
(29) Install reverse clutch gear snap ring with
heavy duty snap ring pliers (Fig. 99). Verify s

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (d) Compress first spring with flat blade screw-
driver and slide strut into position in hub slot.
Then work spring into seat in strut with small
hooked tool or screwdriver.
(e) Install second and thi