Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1328

B R NV3500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 21 - 45
(20) Apply bead of Loctite Ultra (heavy body),
black silicone sealer (or Mopar equivalent), to flange
surface of front bearing retainer. Then apply bead of
same sealer to retainer mounting surface of front
housing (Fig. 141).
Fig. 141 Applying Sealer To Bearing Retainer And
Housing
(21) Align and install front bearing retainer over
input shaft and onto housing mounting surface (Fig.
142). Although retainer is one-way fit on hous­
ing, be sure bolt holes are aligned before seat­
ing retainer.
Fig. 142 Installing Input Shaft Bearing Retainer
(22) Install and tighten bearing retainer bolts to
7-10 N-m (5-7 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 143).
(23) Install transmission in vehicle. Then refer to
shift lever installation procedure.
Fig. 143 Installing Input Shaft Bearing Retainer
Bolts
SHIFT
TOWER AMD LEVER ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply 1/8 to 3/16 in. wide bead of Mopar Gas­
ket Maker, or Loctite 518 to isolator and plate mat­
ing surface of rear housing (Fig. 144).
Fig. 144 Applying Sealer To Shift Tower Mounting
Surface