Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1314

B R _ — NV3500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 21 - 31
PRESS
RAM
3-4
SYNCHRO
HUB
SNAP RING
HEAVY
DUTY
SNAP
RING
PLIERS
J9421-85
3-4
SYNCHRO
J9421-84
Fig. 84 Pressing 3-4 Synchro Assembly On Output Shaft
(35) Press 3-4 synchro assembly onto output shaft
with shop press and suitable size pipe tool (Fig. 84).
(36) Install 3-4 synchro hub snap ring (Fig. 85) as
follows:
(a) Snap rings are available in thicknesses from
2.00 mm to 2.30 mm (0.078 to 0.090 in.).
GROOVED SIDE
FORWARD
"FIRST GEAR
SIDE" FACING
GEAR
Fig. 85 installing 3-4 Synchro Hub Snap Ring
(b) Install thickest snap ring that will fit in shaft
groove. Use heavy duty snap ring pliers to install
new ring.
(c) Verify that snap ring is completely seated in
groove before proceeding.
(37) Verify correct position of synchro sleeves be­
fore proceeding with assembly operations (Fig. 86).
Grooved side of 3-4 sleeve should be facing forward.
First gear side of 1-2 sleeve should be facing first
gear. Tapered side of fifth-reverse sleeve should be
facing forward.
TAPERED
SIDE
FORWARD
3-4
SYNCHRO
SLEEVE
1-2
SYNCHRO
SLEEVE
5TH REV.
SYNCHRO
SLEEVE
J9421-145
Fig. 86 Correct Synchro Sleeve Position