Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1311

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Fig. 69 First Gear installation
Fig. 70 First Speed Synchro Ring Installation
(21) Start 1-2 synchro assembly on shaft by hand
(Fig. 71). Be sure synchro sleeve is properly posi­
tioned. Side marked "first gear" must be facing first
gear.
Fig. 71 Starting 1-2 Synchro On Shaft
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Fig. 72 Pressing 1-2 Synchro Assembly Onto Output
Shaft •
(23) Install new 1-2 synchro hub snap ring (Fig.
73) as follows:
(a) Snap rings are available in thicknesses from
1.80 mm to 2.00 mm (0.070 to 0.078 in.).
(b) Install thickest snap ring that will fit in shaft
groove.
(c) Verify that snap ring is completely seated in
groove before proceeding.
Fig. 73 Installing 1-2 Synchro Hub Snap Ring
(22) Press 1-2 synchro onto output shaft using
suitable size pipe tool and shop press (Fig. 72).
CAUTION; Take time to align the synchro ring and
sleeve as hub the is being pressed onto the shaft.
The synchro ring can be cracked if it becomes mis­
aligned.