2003 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

Page 1937 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (10) Remove geartrain from the clutch housing and
install the geartrain into Support Stand 8246 (Fig.
30).
(11) Remove Fixture 8232 from the output shaft
and the countershaft.
(12) Separate the counte

Page 1938 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual OUTPUT SHAFT BEARINGS
(1) Remove snap-ring holding the pocket bearing
onto the output shaft.
(2) Remove pocket bearing from the output shaft
with Sleeve 6444-8, Jaws 8234, Puller Rods 6444-4
and the r

Page 1939 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (3) Remove output shaft pocket bearing race from
the input shaft with Puller L-4518 (Fig. 36).
(4) Remove input shaft bearing and oil guide from
the input shaft with Collar 6444-8, Jaws 8243, Puller
R

Page 1940 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (10) Remove sixth gear and the sixth gear bearing
from the output shaft (Fig. 41).
Fig. 39 FIRST GEAR BLOCKER RINGS AND
FRICTION CONE
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - FIRST GEAR BLOCKER RINGS
3 - FIRST GEAR FRICT

Page 1941 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual COUNTERSHAFT
(1) Install the countershaft into Fixture 8227 with
press blocks located under the fifth countershaft
gear.
(2) Place the assembly into a shop press.
(3) Use Guide 8235 on end of counters

Page 1942 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (9) Place assembly into a shop press and press
third countershaft gear, 3-4 synchro and fourth coun-
tershaft gear bearing sleeve from the countershaft
(Fig. 45).
(10) Remove countershaft from the pre

Page 1943 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (2) Remove countershaft oil guide from the coun-
tershaft front bearing bore in the clutch housing (Fig.
48).
(3) Remove countershaft front bearing race, end-
play shims and spacer from the clutch hou

Page 1944 of 2895

DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Inspect the countershaft and bearings. Replace the
shaft if any surfaces exhibit considerable wear or dam-
age.
Inspect shift forks for wear and distortion. Check
fit of the sleeve in the fork to be s