1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Transfer case

(4) Install remaining thrust washer in low range
gear and on top of input gear. Be sure washer tabs
are properly aligned in gear notches.
(5) Install retainer on input gear and install snap-
ring.
(6) Align and install low range/input gear assem-
bly in front case (Fig. 49). Be sure low range gear
pinions are engaged in annulus gear and that input
gear shaft is fully seated in front bearing.
(7) Install snap-ring to hold input/low range gear
into front bearing (Fig. 50).
(8) Install a new input gear seal using Installer
8841 and Handle C-4171.SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT
(1) Lubricate mainshaft splines with recommended
transmission fluid.
NOTE: Replace the mode hub retainer if the legs
were distorted during removal.
(2) Install the mode hub retainer (Fig. 51) onto the
mode hub.
(3) Install the mode hub (Fig. 52) and mode hub
retainer onto the differential assembly. Make sure
the retainer is fully seated onto the differential.
Fig. 49 Install Input Planetary Assembly
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - INPUT PLANETARY ASSEMBLY
Fig. 50 Install Input Gear Retaining Ring
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - RETAINING RING
Fig. 51 Install Retainer onto Mode Hub
1 - MODE HUB RETAINER
2 - MODE HUB
Fig. 52 Install the Mode Hub and Retainer
1 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
2 - MODE HUB AND RETAINER
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(4) Install the differential assembly (Fig. 53) onto
the mainshaft.
(5) Install the differential snap-ring (Fig. 54).(6) Install the intermediate clutch shaft (Fig. 55).
(7) Install the clutch shaft thrust ring (Fig. 56).
Fig. 53 Install the Differential
1 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
2 - MAINSHAFT
Fig. 54 Installing Differential Snap-Ring
1 - DIFFERENTIAL SNAP-RING
Fig. 55 Installing Intermediate Clutch Shaft
1 - INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH SHAFT
Fig. 56 Installing Clutch Shaft Thrust Ring
1 - CLUTCH SHAFT THRUST RING
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(8) Install clutch shaft snap-ring (Fig. 57).
(9) Lubricate sector shaft with transmission fluid
and install shift sector in case (Fig. 58). Position slot
in sector so it will be aligned with shift fork pin
when shift forks are installed.
(10) Install the shift sector o-ring.(11) Assemble and install range fork and hub (Fig.
59). Be sure hub is properly seated in low range gear
and engaged to the input gear.
(12) Align and insert range fork pin in shift sector
slot.
(13) Install the shift rail (Fig. 60) into the range
fork assembly and the front case.
Fig. 57 Installing Clutch Shaft Snap-Ring
1 - SNAP-RING
2 - INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH SHAFT
Fig. 58 Install Shift Sector
1 - SHIFT SECTOR
Fig. 59 Install Range Fork And Hub Assembly
1 - RANGE HUB
2 - RANGE FORK
Fig. 60 Install Shift Rail
1 - SHIFT RAIL
2 - RANGE FORK ASSEMBLY
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(14) Install the mainshaft and differential assem-
bly (Fig. 61) into the input gear and transfer case.
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Install the front output shaft into the front out-
put shaft bearing.
(2) Install the front output shaft snap-ring (Fig.
62) onto the output shaft.
(3) Install the new front output shaft seal with
Installer MB991168A(4) Install new o-ring on detent plug (Fig. 63).
NOTE: Shift the transfer case to the same range/
mode position it was in when the shift motor was
removed prior to installing the shift detent compo-
nents.
(5) Install detent plunger, spring, and plug (Fig.
64). Tighten the plug to 16-25 N´m (12-18 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 61 Install Mainshaft and Differential Assembly
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - MAINSHAFT AND DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 62 Install Front Output Shaft Snap-ring
1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - SNAP-RING
Fig. 63 O-Ring Installation On Detent Plug
1 - O-RING
2 - DETENT PLUG
Fig. 64 Install Detent Plug, Spring, and Plunger
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - DETENT PLUG
3 - DETENT SPRING
4 - DETENT PLUNGER
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(6) Install the new front output shaft seal slinger
(Fig. 65) with Installer 8840. Install the slinger onto
the shaft until the tool contacts the front of the out-
put shaft.
(7) Install the front sprocket, rear sprocket, and
chain as an assembly.
(8) Lower the front sprocket, rear sprocket, and
chain over the front and rear output shafts simulta-
neously (Fig. 66) until fully seated on both splines.(9) Install the rear output shaft retaining ring
(Fig. 67) onto the output shaft.
(10) Install the front sprocket retaining ring (Fig.
68).
Fig. 65 Install Front Output Shaft Seal Slinger
1 - SEAL SLINGER
2 - INSTALLER 8840
Fig. 66 Install Drive Sprockets and Chain
1 - FRONT DRIVE SPROCKET
2 - DRIVE CHAIN
3 - REAR DRIVE SPROCKET
Fig. 67 Install Rear Output Shaft Retaining Ring
1 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - RETAINING RING
Fig. 68 Installing Front Sprocket Retaining Ring
1 - FRONT SPROCKET
2 - RETAINING RING
3 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
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(11) Inspect mode fork assembly (Fig. 69). Replace
pads if necessary. Also check springs and slider
bracket. Replace worn or damaged components.(12) Install the mode fork (Fig. 70) and sleeve over
the shift rail and mainshaft.
(13) Install spring onto the shift rail (Fig. 71).
(14) Insert magnet in front case pocket (Fig. 72).
Fig. 69 Mode Fork Assembly
1 - MODE FORK
2 - SPRING
Fig. 70 Install Mode Fork and Sleeve
1 - SHIFT RAIL
2 - MODE FORK
3 - MODE SLEEVE
Fig. 71 Install Shift Rail Spring
1 - SHIFT RAIL
2 - SPRING
Fig. 72 Install the Transfer Case Sump Magnet
1 - SUMP MAGNET
2 - CASE POCKET
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OIL PUMP AND REAR CASE
Lubricate the oil pump components with transmis-
sion fluid before installation. Prime the oil pickup
tube by pouring a little oil into the tube before instal-
lation.
CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts holding the oil
pump cover to the rear case half. The oil pump
cover is aligned to the rear output shaft inner bear-
ing race and will become mis-aligned if the bolts
are loosened. If the transfer case failure has gener-
ated any debris which may have become trapped in
the oil pump. the rear case and oil pump assembly
MUST be replaced.
(1) Install new o-ring in pickup tube inlet of oil
pump, if necessary.
(2) Insert oil pickup tube into the oil pump.
(3) Apply bead of MopartGasket Maker, or equiv-
alent, to mating surface of front case. Keep sealer
bead width to maximum of 3/16 inch. Do not use
excessive amount of sealer as excess will be displaced
into case interior.
(4) Align oil pump with mainshaft and align shift
rail with bore in rear case. Then install rear case and
oil pump assembly (Fig. 73).
(5) Install rear output bearing snap-ring (Fig. 74)
to output shaft.
(6) Install 4-5 rear case-to front case bolts (Fig. 75)
to hold rear case in position. Tighten bolts snug but
not to specified torque at this time.
CAUTION: Verify that shift rail, and case alignment
dowels are seated before installing any bolts. Case
could be cracked if shaft rail or dowels are mis-
aligned.(7) Apply MopartLock 'n Seal Adhesive to remain-
der of rear case-to-front case bolt threads and install
bolts. Tighten bolts to 25-28 N´m (18-21 ft. lbs.),
Fig. 73 Install Rear Case
1 - REAR CASE
2 - FRONT CASE
Fig. 74 Install Output Shaft Retaining Ring
1 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING
3 - RETAINING RING
4 - TRANSFER CASE
Fig. 75 Install Case Bolts
1 - REAR CASE
2 - FRONT CASE
3 - BOLT
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SEAL BOOT AND SHIFT MOTOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Install a new seal boot clamp onto the seal
boot.
(2) Install the seal boot (Fig. 76) and clamp onto
the slinger hub and tighten the clamp with Crimp
Tool C-4975-A.
(3) Position the shift motor and mode sensor
assembly onto the transfer case.
(4) Install the bolts (Fig. 77) to hold the shift
motor and mode sensor assembly to the transfer
case. Tighten the bolts to 16-25 N´m (12-18 ft. lbs.).
REAR EXTENSION
(1) Install new seal in rear extension housing seal
with Installer D-163 and Handle C-4171. Verify that
the weep hole in the rubber is oriented downward.
(2) Apply bead of MopartGasket Maker, or equiv-
alent, to mating surface of rear extension housing.
Keep sealer bead width to maximum of 3/16 inch. Do
not use excessive amount of sealer as excess could be
displaced into output bearing.
(3) Align and install rear extension on retainer
(Fig. 78).
(4) Apply MopartSilicone Sealer to threads of rear
extension housing bolts. Then install and tighten
bolts to 16-24 N´m (12-18 ft. lbs.) torque.
INSTALLATION
(1) Mount transfer case on a transmission jack.
(2) Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
(3) Position transfer case under vehicle.
(4) Align transfer case and transmission shafts
and install transfer case onto the transmission.
(5) Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts
to 27-34 N´m (20-25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect the vent hose.
(7) Connect the shift motor and mode sensor wir-
ing connectors. Secure wire harness to clips on trans-
fer case.
(8) Align and connect the propeller shafts.
(9) Fill transfer case with correct fluid. (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE/FLUID -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(10) Install skid plate, if equipped.
(11) Remove transmission jack and support stand.
(12) Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift
operation.
Fig. 76 Install Seal Boot
1 - SEAL BOOT
2 - SEAL SLINGER
Fig. 77 Install the Shift Motor and Mode Sensor
Assembly Bolts - Typical
1 - TRANSFER CASE
2 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
3 - BOLT
Fig. 78 Install Rear Extension Bolts
1 - EXTENSION HOUSING
2 - TRANSFER CASE
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