1998 DODGE RAM 1500 check oil

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (2) Remove retainer (Fig. 35).
(3) Remove front tabbed thrust washer (Fig. 36).
(4) Remove input gear (Fig. 37).
(5) Remove rear tabbed thrust washer from low
range gear (Fig. 38).
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. 39). 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 Inspect the shift fork wear pads (Fig. 41). The
mode and range fork pads are serviceable and can be
replaced if necessary.
Check both of the sleeves for wear or damage,
especially on the interior teet

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

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual FRONT AND REAR CASES
Inspect the cases for wear and damage.
Check case condition. If leaks were a problem, look
for gouges and severe scoring of case sealing sur-
faces. Also make sure the front case

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (8) Remove bottom tabbed thrust washer from low
range planetary (Fig. 38).
CLEANING
Clean the transfer case parts with a standard
parts cleaning solvent. Remove all traces of sealer
from the cases and

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual SHIFT FORKS/HUBS/SLEEVES
Check condition of the shift forks and mode fork
shift rail (Fig. 40). Minor nicks on the shift rail can
be smoothed with 320-400 grit emery cloth.
Inspect the shift fork wear

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Check the front case mounting studs and vent
tube. The tube can be secured with LoctiteŸ 271 or
680 if loose. The stud threads can be cleaned up with
a die if necessary. Also check condition of the f