2001 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove skid plate, if equipped. (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRANSFER CASE
SKID PLATE - REMOVAL)
(3) Position drain oil container under transfer
cas

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Remove output bearing retaining ring with
heavy duty snap-ring pliers.
(2) Remove output shaft bearing.
(3) Note position of bolts that attach rear case to
front

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (9) Remove front sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 10).
(10) Pull mainshaft, front sprocket, and chain out-
ward about 25.4 mm (1-inch) simultaneously (Fig.
11).
(11) Remove chain from mainshaft drive spr

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (4) Remove poppet plunger with magnet (Fig. 15).
(5) Remove front output shaft from bearing in case
(Fig. 16).
(6) Pull mainshaft assembly out of input gear, slid-
ing clutch and case (Fig. 17).
(7) R

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual (8) Remove sliding hub retaining ring (Fig. 19).
(9) Remove range fork and sliding hub as an
assembly (Fig. 20).
(10) Remove shift sector (Fig. 21).
(11) Remove shift sector shaft nylon retainer and
o

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual MAINSHAFT
(1) Remove retaining ring that secures synchro-
nizer hub on mainshaft (Fig. 23). Use standard
(instead of parallel jaw) snap-ring pliers to remove
this retaining ring.
(2) Remove synchroniz

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Remove input bearing retainer bolts (Fig. 28).
(2) Loosen bearing retainer with pry tool. Insert
tool in retainer slot as shown (Fig. 29). Then remove
retainer.
(3) Remove

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Repair Manual Fig. 32 Input Gear And Planetary Assembly
Removal
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - PLANETARY AND PTO GEAR ASSEMBLY
Fig. 33 Removing Lock Ring/Input Gear Retaining
Ring
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - PLANETARY ASSEMBLY
3 - PTO