2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (8) Clean gasket sealer residue from retainer and
inspect retainer for cracks or other damage.
(9) Applya3mm(1/8 in.) bead of MopartGasket
Maker, or equivalent silicone adhesive, to sealing
surface of

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (c) Press spring inward and insert last two
struts in hub slots. Be sure spring is positioned
under struts to properly secure them (Fig. 64).
(d) Turn hub over and install remaining spring
in hub. Pos

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (6) Install synchro hub retaining ring (Fig. 66). Be
sure ring is fully seated before proceeding.
(7) Install sliding clutch (sleeve) on synchro hub
(Fig. 67).
CAUTION: The sliding clutch must be corr

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (13) Install mode fork and shift rail in sliding
clutch (Fig. 71).
(14) Install mainshaft/mode fork assembly (Fig.
72). Guide mainshaft through hub and into input
gear and shift rail through range for

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (15) Install vacuum/indicator switch (Fig. 73).
Tighten switch to 20-34 N´m (15-25 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install new O-ring on switch beforehand, if necessary.
(16) Install new sector shaft O-ring and O-

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Install front output shaft in bearing (Fig. 78).
(2) Insert front sprocket in drive chain (Fig. 79).
(3) Install drive chain around mainshaft sprocket
(Fig. 79).

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (8) Insert magnet in front case pocket (Fig. 82).
OIL PUMP AND REAR CASE
Lubricate the oil pump components with before
installation. Prime the oil pickup tube by pouring a
little oil into the tube bef

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (5) Align oil pump with mainshaft and align shift
rail with bore in rear case. Then install rear case and
oil pump assembly (Fig. 86). Be sure oil pump and
pickup tube remain in position during case i