1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Backup

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (13) Remove starter motor, structural dust cover
bolts to clutch housing, dust shield bolt and suspen-
sion crossmember (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Do not remove structural dust cover
from enigne block. If cov

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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 (5) Remove shift tower and isolator plate from
transmission shift cover.
(6) Raise and support vehicle.
(7) Remove skid plate, if equipped.
(8) Mark propeller shaft and axle yokes for instal-
lation r

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (10) Tighten fifth gear nut with Nut Wrench 6743
and high capacity torque wrench. Tighten nut to 366-
380 N´m (270-280 ft. lbs.). Have helper hold trans-
mission steady if necessary.
(11) Torque the

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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 with the new
transmission, do not re-u

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (3) Clean all chips from shift cover and plug bores.
Then clean plug bores with solvent and dry with
clean shop towel.
INSTALLATION
EXPANSION PLUG
(1) Apply small bead of Mopar silicone sealer or
equi

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (2) Remove screws attaching shift boot to floorpan.
Then slide boot upward on the shift lever.
(3) Remove the bolts holding the shift tower to the
isolator plate and transmission gear case.
(4) Remove

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (1) Apply a light coat of Mopar high temperature
bearing grease or equivalent to contact surfaces of
following components:
²input shaft splines.
²release bearing slide surface of front retainer.
²r
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