2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (4) Remove poppet plunger with magnet (Fig. 20).
(5) Remove front output shaft from bearing in case
(Fig. 21).
(6) Pull mainshaft assembly out of input gear, slid-
ing clutch and case (Fig. 22).
(7) R

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (9) Remove range fork and hub as an assembly
(Fig. 24). Note fork position for installation reference.
(10) Remove shift sector (Fig. 25).
(11) Remove shift sector shaft nylon retainer and
O-ring from

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (2) Remove synchronizer hub (Fig. 28).
(3) Inspect synchronizer hub struts and springs. If
struts appear worn, remove struts and springs from
hub. Note position of springs for installation refer-
ence

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Remove front bearing retainer attaching bolts
(Fig. 32).
(2) Remove front bearing retainer. Pry retainer
loose with pry tool positioned in slots at each end of
retainer (F

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Remove snap-ring that retains input gear in
low range gear (Fig. 36).
(2) Remove retainer (Fig. 37).
(3) Remove front tabbed thrust washer (Fig. 38).
(4) Remove input gear

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
MAINSHAFT/SPROCKET/HUB
Inspect the splines on the hub and shaft and the
teeth on the sprocket (Fig. 41). Minor nicks and
scratches can be smoothed with an oilstone, however,
replace any par

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual SHIFT FORKS/HUBS/SLEEVES
Check condition of the shift forks and mode fork
shift rail (Fig. 43). 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 2001  Service Repair Manual REAR RETAINER COMPONENTS
Inspect the retainer components. Replace the bear-
ing if rough or noisy. Check the retainer for cracks or
wear in the bearing bore.
Inspect the retaining rings and washers. R