2003 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual NOTE: Do not replace the input shaft seal at this
time. A new seal will be installed after all the pre-
load measurements are made and endplay shims
are installed.
(5) Install input shaft retainer ont

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (6) Install Fixture 8232 to the output shaft and
countershaft.
(7) Install Holding Tool 8242 onto the 5-6 synchro
and tighten the screw to hold the 5-6 synchro
together during the remainder of the ins

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (13) Lower geartrain the remainder of the way
into the clutch housing.
(14) Install the 5-6 crossover bracket bolts and
tighten to 28 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 82).
(15) Remove engine crane and Fixture

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (3) Measure countershaft end-play with Dial Indi-
cator Set C-3339 and Extension Rod 8161 installed
onto the rear of the transmission gear case (Fig. 85).
(4) Rotate transmission into a horizontal pos

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (4) Install reverse gear, reverse gear synchronizer
cone, reverse gear outer blocker ring and reverse
gear bearing (Fig. 88).
(5) Install output shaft ball bearing assembly and
reverse thrust washer o

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (13) Install reverse idler thrust washer from the
reverse idler.
(14) Install crossover cam rollers and pin (Fig. 91).
EXTENSION/ADAPTER HOUSING
(1) Install extension housing bushing with
Installer 81

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (14) Use Installer to install the reverse counter-
shaft bearing race into the extension/adapter hous-
ing.
(15) Install back-up lamp switch into the exten-
sion/adapter housing and tighten to 28 N´m

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual TWO WHEEL DRIVE
(1) Install propeller shaft with referece marks
aligned.
(2) Install exhaust system components.
(3) Remove support and lower vehicle.
(4) Shift transmission into third gear.
(5) Clean