Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1318

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Fig. 99 Assembling 1 -2 And Fifth-Reverse Shift
Forks
(14) Install assembled shift forks in synchro
sleeves (Fig. 100). Be sure forks are properly seated
in sleeves.
Fig. 100 Shift Forks installed In Synchro Sleeves
REAR HOUSING INSTALLATION (2-WHEEL
DRIVE TRANSMISSION)
(1) Drive adapter housing alignment dowels back
into housing until dowels are flush with mounting
surface (Fig. 101).
(2) Apply liberal quantity of petroleum jelly to
countershaft rear bearing and bearing race.
(3) Install countershaft rear bearing in bearing
race (Fig. 102).
CAUTION: The countershaft bearings can be In­
stalled backwards if care is not exercised. B e sure
the large diameter side of the roller retainer faces
the countershaft and the small diameter side faces
the race and housing (Fig. 103).
(4) Apply extra petroleum jelly to hold counter­
shaft rear bearing in place when housing is installed.
(5) Apply light coat of petroleum jelly to shift shaft
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Fig. 101 Preparing Rear Housing Dowels For
Installation
bushing/bearing in rear housing (Fig. 103).
(6) Reach into countershaft rear bearing with fin­
ger, and push each bearing roller outward against
race. Then apply extra petroleum jelly to hold rollers
in place. This avoids having rollers becoming dis­
placed during housing installation. This will result in
misalignment between bearing and countershaft
bearing hub.
COUNTERSHAFT
REAR
BEARING
PETROLEUM JELLY
(APPLY TO BEARING
AND RACE) J942M03
Fig. 102 Lubricating Countershaft Rear Bearing