2002 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (7) Remove rear case and oil pump assembly from
front case.
(8) Remove shift rail cup and spring (Fig. 14).
(9) Remove front sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 15).
(10) Pull mainshaft, front sprocket and

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (3) Remove poppet plunger screw and spring (Fig.
19). Note that screw has O-ring seal. Remove and
discard seal this seal.
(4) Remove poppet plunger with magnet (Fig. 20).
(5) Remove front output shaft

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (7) Remove mode fork, sliding clutch and shift rail
as assembly (Fig. 23). Note which way clutch fits in
fork (long side of clutch goes to front).
(8) Remove range fork retaining ring.
(9) Remove rang

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual MAINSHAFT
(1) Remove retaining ring that secures synchro-
nizer hub onto mainshaft (Fig. 27). Use standard
(instead of parallel jaw) snap-ring pliers to remove
this retaining ring.
(2) Remove synchron

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (5) Remove drive sprocket (Fig. 31).
INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Remove front bearing retainer attaching bolts
(Fig. 32).
(2) Remove front bearing retainer. Pry retainer
loose with pry tool positione

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DODGE RAM 2002  Service Repair Manual (5) Place front case in horizontal position. Then
remove input gear and low range gear as an assem-
bly (Fig. 35). Tap gear out of bearing with plastic
mallet, if necessary.
INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(

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DODGE RAM 2002  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 2002  Service Repair Manual Fig. 41 Mainshaft Components
1 - DRIVE SPROCKET 5 - STRUTS
2 - STOP RING 6 - SYNCHRO SPRINGS
3 - SYNCHRO HUB 7 - MAINSHAFT
4 - RETAINING RING
Fig. 42 Input Gear And Carrier Components
1 - PLANETARY CA