2003 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (14) Install mode fork and shift rail onto the mode
sleeve.
(15) Install the mode fork, sleeve, and shift rail
into the transfer case (Fig. 65).
(16) Install mainshaft into the transfer case (Fig.
66)

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (20) Install new o-ring on detent plug (Fig. 69).
(21) Install detent plunger, spring, and plug (Fig.
70). Tighten the plug to 16-25 N´m (12-18 ft. lbs.).FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Instal

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (4) Insert front sprocket in drive chain.
(5) Install drive chain around mainshaft sprocket
(Fig. 73). Then position front sprocket over front
shaft.
(6) Raise mainshaft about 2.54 cm (one inch) and
s

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (2) Align oil pump with mainshaft and align shift
rail with bore in rear case. Then install rear case and
oil pump assembly (Fig. 77).
(3) Install 4-5 rear case-to front case bolts (Fig. 78)
to hold r

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual REAR EXTENSION
(1) Install new seal in rear extension housing seal
with Installer D-163 and Handle C-4171..
(2) Apply bead of MopartGasket Maker, or equiv-
alent, to mating surface of rear extension h

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
TRANSFER CASE - NV241/NV243
Handle, Universal - C-4171
Installer, Seal - 6888
Installer, Bearing - 6953
Installer, Seal - C-4210
Remover, Bushing - 6957
Installer, Bushing - 8157
Install

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual EXTENSION HOUSING
BUSHING AND SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove rear propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/
PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(3) Usin

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN AND
REFILL
The fill and drain plugs are both in the rear case
(Fig. 82).
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Position drain pan under transfer case.
(3) Remove drain and fill