Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1292

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Fig. 2 Shift Tower Removal
(6) Remove shift shaft lock bolt (Fig.. 3). Bolt is lo­
cated at top of front housing just forward of shift
tower. Bolt is a hex head, shoulder bolt that secures
shift shaft bushing and lever. Use 13 mm socket to
remove bolt.
Fig. 3 Shift Shaft Look Bolt Removal
(7) Remove bolts attaching input shaft bearing re­
tainer in front housing (Fig. 4). Use 10 mm socket to
remove bolts.
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Fig. 4 Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Bolt Removal
(8) Remove input shaft bearing retainer. Use pry
tool to carefully lift retainer and break sealer bead
(Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Loosening Bearing Retainer Sealer Bead
(9) Remove bearing retainer from input shaft (Fig.
6). Note position of retainer lube channel for instal­
lation reference.
Fig. 6 Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Removal
(5) If isolator and plate assembly came off shift
tower during removal, remove plate assembly from
rear housing (Fig. 2). Note that plate assembly is
one-way fit. Narrow side of plate goes toward driver
side of transmission and rubber coated side faces up­
ward.