Installation - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

21 - 558 TRANSFER CASE - NV233
TRANSFER CASE - NV233 (Continued)
CAUTION: If the original shift motor and mode sen-
sor assembly bolts are reused, be sure to use
Mopar® Lock & Seal or Loctite™ 242 to replenish
the lock patch material originally found on the bolts
(3) Install new seal washer onto the front output
shaft (Fig. 68).
(4) Lubricate the companion flange hub with
transmission fluid and install the flange onto the
front output shaft.
(5) Install a new companion flange nut onto the
front output shaft.
(6) Tighten the flange nut to 122-176 N·m (90-130
ft. lbs.) torque. Use Tool 6958, or similar tool to hold
flange while tightening nut.
Fig. 68 Yoke Seal Washer Installation
1 - YOKE SEAL WASHER
REAR RETAINER
(1) Apply 3 mm (1/8 in.) wide bead of Mopar® Gas-
ket Maker, or equivalent silicone adhesive sealer, to
mounting surface of rear retainer. Allow sealer to
set-up slightly before proceeding.
(2) Install rear retainer on rear case. Tighten
retainer bolts to 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install new output shaft bearing snap-ring
(Fig. 69). Lift mainshaft slightly to seat snap-ring in
shaft groove, if necessary.
(4) Apply 3 mm (1/8 in.) wide bead of Mopar® Gas-
ket Maker, or equivalent silicone adhesive sealer, to
mounting surface of extension housing. Allow sealer
to set-up slightly before proceeding.
(5) Install extension housing on rear retainer.
Fig. 69 Install Output Bearing Snap-Ring
1 - REAR RETAINER
2 - SNAP-RING
3 - REAR BEARING
(6) Install extension housing bolts and tighten to
27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.).

INSTALLATION

(1) Mount transfer case on a transmission jack.
(2) Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
(3) Position transfer case under vehicle.
(4) Align transfer case and transmission shafts
and install transfer case onto the transmission.
(5) Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts
to 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect the vent hose.
(7) Connect the shift motor and mode sensor wir-
ing connectors. Secure wire harness to clips on trans-
fer case.
(8) Align and connect the propeller shafts.
(9) Fill transfer case with correct fluid. (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/TRANSFER
CASE/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(10) Install rear crossmember and skid plate, if
equipped. Tighten crossmember bolts to 41 N·m (30
ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Remove transmission jack and support stand.
(12) Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift
operation.
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