2003 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (7) Install snap-ring to hold input/low range gear
into front bearing (Fig. 61).
(8) Install a new input gear seal using Installer
8841 and Handle C-4171.
(9) Install a new input gear oil seal with In

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (5) Install the clutch gear (Fig. 65) onto the output
shaft. Verify that the pointed ends of the clutch gear
teeth are pointing to the front of the mainshaft.
(6) Lubricate sector shaft with transmiss

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (12) Install new o-ring on detent plug (Fig. 69).
(13) Install detent plunger, spring, and plug (Fig.
70). Tighten the plug to 16-25 N´m (12-18 ft. lbs.).
(1) Position the shift motor and mode sensor

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (3) Install mainshaft into the transfer case (Fig.
73). Guide mainshaft through the mode and range
sleeves and into the input gear.
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Install the front output shaf

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (8) Install front sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 77).
(9) Install rear sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 78).
(10) Insert magnet in front case pocket (Fig. 79).
REAR CASE
(1) Install the oil pick-up tube a

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (4) Install 4-5 rear case-to front case bolts (Fig. 81)
to hold rear case in position. Tighten bolts snug but
not to specified torque at this time.
CAUTION: Verify that shift rail, and case alignment

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (2) Engage the oil pump pick-up tube (Fig. 84) into
the oil pump. Verify that the pick-up tube o-ring is
on the tube and is correctly installed to the oil pump.
(3) Apply bead of MopartGasket Maker, o

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (7) Install the front companion flange onto the
front output shaft.
(8) Install two bolts 180É apart into the front out-
put shaft companion flange.
(9) Place holder over the bolts and against the
co