Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1305

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B R
COUNTERSHAFT
J9421-55
Fig. 54 Correct Countershaft Bearing installation
Shift Socket
Inspect the shift socket for wear or damage, replace
the socket if the roll pin, or shift shaft bores are
damaged. Minor nicks in the shift lever ball seat in
the socket can be smoothed down with 400 grit em­
ery or wet/dry paper. Replace the socket if the ball
seat is worn, or cracked. Do not reuse the original
shift socket roll pin. Install a new pin during reas­
sembly. The socket roll pin is approximately is ap­
proximately 33 mm (1-1/4 in.) long.
Output Shaft And Geartrain
Inspect all of the gears (Fig. 55) for worn, cracked,
chipped, or broken teeth. Also check condition of the
bearing bore in each gear. The bores should be
smooth and free of surface damage. Discoloration of
the gear bores is a normal occurrence and is not a
reason for replacement. Replace gears only when
tooth damage has occurred, or if the bores are brin-
nelled or severely scored.
Inspect the shaft splines and bearings surfaces. Mi­
nor nicks on the bearing surfaces can be smoothed
with
320/420
grit emery and final polished with cro­
cus cloth. Replace the shaft if the splines are dam­
aged or bearing surfaces are deeply scored, worn, or
brinnelled.