2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual OPERATION
The principal which makes this operation possible
is known as Pascals Law. Pascals Law can be stated
as: ªPressure on a confined fluid is transmitted
equally in all directions and acts wi

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual PISTON TRAVEL
The relationship between hydraulic lever and a
mechanical lever is the same. With a mechanical
lever its a weight-to-distance output rather than a
pressure-to-area output. Using the sam

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove planetary snap-ring from intermediate
shaft (Fig. 202). Discard snap-ring as it is not reus-
able.
(2) Remove front planetary gear and front annulus
gear as assembly (Fig. 203).

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual INSPECTION
Inspect the planetary gear sets and annulus gears.
The planetary pinions, shafts, washers, and retaining
pins are serviceable. However, if a pinion carrier is
damaged, the entire planetary

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (2) Install front snap-ring on sun gear and install
gear in driving shell. Then install thrust plate over
sun gear and against rear side of driving shell (Fig.
210). Install rear snap-ring to secure s

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (10) Install tabbed thrust washer on front plane-
tary gear (Fig. 217). Seat washer tabs in matching
slots in face of gear carrier. Use extra petroleum jelly
to hold washer in place if desired.
Fig. 2

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (11) Install front annulus gear over and onto front
planetary gear (Fig. 218). Be sure gears are fully
meshed and seated.
(12) Install front planetary and annulus gear
assembly (Fig. 219). Hold gears

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual REAR CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION
The rear clutch assembly (Fig. 222) is composed of
the rear clutch retainer, pressure plate, clutch plates,
driving discs, piston, Belleville spring, and snap-
rings. The Belle