Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1420

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MANUAL - NV1500 (Continued)
Fig. 30 FIFTH REVERSE SYNCHRO HUB SNAP
1 - FIFTH-REVERSE SYNCHRO HUB AND SLEEVE
2 - SYNCHRO HUB SNAP RING
3 - SNAP RING PLIERS
(17) Remove fifth-reverse synchro hub and sleeve
with shop press (Fig. 31).
Fig. 31 FIFTH-REVERSE SYNCHRO HUB AND
1 - PRESS
2 - FIFTH-REVERSE SYNCHRO HUB AND SLEEVE
3 - REVERSE GEAR
4 - OUTPUT SHAFT
RING
SLEEVE
MANUAL - NV1500
(18) Remove reverse gear and needle bearing (Fig.
32).
Fig. 32 REVERSE GEAR AND NEEDLE BEARING
1 - REVERSE GEAR AND NEEDLE BEARING
CLEANING
Clean the gears, shafts, shift components and
transmission housings with a standard parts clean-
ing solvent. Do not use acid or corrosive base sol-
vents. Dry all parts except bearings with compressed
air.
Clean the shaft bearings with a mild solvent such
as Mopar® degreasing solvent, Gunk, or similar sol-
vents. Do not dry the bearings with compressed air.
Allow the bearings to either air dry, or wipe them dry
with clean shop towels.
INSPECTION
SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
The shift lever assembly is not serviceable. Replace
the lever and shift tower as an assembly if the tower,
lever, lever ball or internal components are worn, or
damaged.
SHIFT SHAFT AND FORKS
Inspect the shift fork interlock arms and synchro
sleeve contact surfaces (Fig. 33). Replace any fork
exhibiting wear or damage in these areas. Do not
attempt to salvage shift forks.
Check condition of the shift shaft detent plunger
and spring. The plunger should be smooth and free of
nicks or scores. The plunger spring should be
straight and not collapsed or distorted. Minor
scratches or nicks on the plunger can be smoothed
with 320/400 grit emery soaked in oil. Replace the
plunger and spring if in doubt about condition. Check
condition of detent plunger bushings. Replace if dam-
aged.
Inspect the shift shaft, shift shaft bushing and
bearing. The shaft lever and the lever bushing that
fits over the lever. Replace the shaft if bent, cracked,
or severely scored. Minor burrs, nicks or scratches
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