1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (2) Remove retainer (Fig. 36).
(3) Remove front tabbed thrust washer (Fig. 37).
(4) Remove input gear (Fig. 38).
(5) Remove rear tabbed thrust washer from low
range gear (Fig. 39).
CLEANING
Clean the

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INPUT GEAR AND PLANETARY CARRIER
Check the teeth on the gear (Fig. 40). Minor nicks
can be dressed off with an oilstone but replace the
gear if any teeth are broken, cracked, or chipped. The
bearing s

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DRIVE CHAIN
Examine the drive chain and shaft bearings.
replace the chain if stretched, distorted, or if any of
the links bind. Replace the bearings if rough, or
noisy.
LOW RANGE ANNULUS GEAR
Inspect

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (3) Using Installer 6436 and Handle C-4171 (Fig.
45), remove front output shaft bearing.
(4) Start front output shaft bearing in case. Then
seat bearing with Handle C-4171 and Installer 6953.
(5) Inst

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (9) Install new bearing with Tool Handle C-4171
and Installer 5066 (Fig. 48). The bearing bore is
chamfered at the top. Install the bearing so it is
flush with the lower edge of this chamfer (Fig. 49)

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Lubricate gears and thrust washers (Fig. 52)
with recommended transmission fluid.
(2) Install first thrust washer in low range gear
(Fig. 52). Be sure washer tabs are prop

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT
(1) Lubricate mainshaft splines with recommended
transmission fluid.
(2) Install the mode hub (Fig. 55) onto the output
shaft.
(3) Install the mode hub retaining ring (Fig. 5

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (7) Install the drive sprocket thrust washer (Fig.
60) onto the output shaft.
(8) Install the drive sprocket retaining ring (Fig.
61) onto the output shaft.(9) Lubricate sector shaft with transmission