2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair 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 2002  Service Repair Manual SHIFT COVER - NV4500
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Neutral.
(2) Unscrew and remove the shift lever extension
from the shift
(3) Remove screws attaching shift boot to floorpan.
Then slide boot up

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual MANUAL - NV5600
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
MANUAL - NV5600
DESCRIPTION.........................46
OPERATION...........................48
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING................48
REMOVAL...............

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual Fig. 1 NV5600 Manual Transmission
BR/BEMANUAL - NV5600 21 - 47
MANUAL - NV5600 (Continued)

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual OPERATION
The driver selects a particular gear by moving the
shift lever to the desired gear position. As the shift
lever moves the selected shift rail, the shift fork
attached to that rail begins to

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual TRANSMISSION NOISE
Most manual transmissions make some noise dur-
ing normal operation. Rotating gears generate a mild
whine that is audible, but generally only at extreme
speeds. Severe highly audibl

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (3) Remove the shift tower (Fig. 6) and isolator
plate (Fig. 7).(4) Remove primary shift rail detent plug (Fig. 8).
(5) Remove primary shift rail detent spring (Fig.
9).
(6) Remove primary shift rail

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (7) Remove clutch housing bolts (10) (Fig. 11) from
inside the housing.
(8) Remove shift rail blocker bolt (Fig. 12) from the
side of the transmission gear case.
EXTENSION/ADAPTER HOUSING
(1) Remove b