Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1309

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CAUTION: The fifth-reverse synchro hub and sleeve
can be installed backwards if care is not exercised.
One side ©f the hub has shoulders around the hub
bore. Hake sure this side of the hub is facing the
rear of the shaft. In addition, one side of the sleeve
is tapered. B e sure the sleeve is installed so the ta­
pered side will be facing the front of the shaft.
(9) Start fifth-reverse synchro assembly on output
shaft splines by hand. Then seat synchro onto shaft'
with shop press and suitable size pipe tool (Fig. 61).
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Fig. 61 Fifth-Reverse Synchro Assembly installation
(10) Install new fifth-reverse hub snap ring (Fig.
62) as follows:
(a) Snap rings are available in thicknesses from
2.00 mm to 2.20 mm (0.078 to 0.086 in.).
(b) Install thickest snap ring that will fit in shaft
groove.
(c) Verify that snap ring is completely seated in
groove before proceeding.
(11) Install fifth speed synchro ring in synchro hub
and sleeve (Fig. 63).
(12) Install fifth gear bearing. Spread bearing only
enough to clear shoulder on output shaft (Fig. 64). Be
sure bearing is properly seated after installation.
Fig. 62 Installing Fifth-Reverse Synchro Hub Snap
Ring
Fig. 63 Installing Fifth Speed Synchro Ring
Fig. 64 Installing Fifth Gear Bearing