Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1310

(13) Install fifth gear on shaft and onto bearing
(Fig. 65).
Fig. 65 Fifth Gear
installation
(14) Install output shaft bearing with shop press
and suitable size pipe tool (Fig. 66).
Fig. 66 Output Shaft Bearing installation
(15) Install output shaft bearing snap ring (Fig.
67). Use heavy duty snap ring pliers and spread snap
ring only enough to install it. Be sure snap ring is
completely seated in shaft groove before proceeding.
(16) Turn output shaft over so it is supported on
press blocks by output shaft bearing (Fig. 68). Re­
mainder of .geartrain can now be installed on shaft
while it is still mounted in shop press.
(17) Install first gear bearing on output shaft (Fig.
68). Be sure bearing is seated on shaft shoulder and
is properly joined.
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Fig. 67 Installing Output Shaft Bearing Snap Ring
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Fig. 68 First Gear Bearing Installation
(18) Install first gear on shaft and over bearing
(Fig. 69). Make sure bearing synchro cone is facing
up as shown.
(19) Install first speed synchro ring (Fig. 70).
(20) Assemble 1-2 synchro hub sleeve, springs,
struts and detent balls.
CAUTION; The 1-2 synchro hub and sleeve can be
installed backwards if care is not exercised. One
side of the hub has a small diameter shoulder
around the hub bore. Make sure this side of the hub
faces the forward end of the output shaft. In addi­
tion, one side of the synchro sleeve is marked "first
gear side" (Figs. 57 and 72). B e sure this side of the
sleeve will face the first gear after installation.