Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1347

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(6) Unclip and remove magnet from bottom of gear
case (Fig. 49).
Fig. 49 Gear Case Magnet Location
MAINSHAFT D I S A S S E M B L Y
Not all of the mainshaft gear a n d synchro
components are a one-way fit. Some gear and
synchro components c a n he i n s t a l l e d
back­
wards. To avoid reassembly problems, mark the
speed gears, clutch gears, synchro hubs, and
sleeves for reference during teardown. Use
paint or a scriber for marking purposes. Then
stack the geartrain parts in order of removal.
This practice will help avoid incorrect assem­
bly and lost time.
(1) Remove drive gear thrust bearing from end of
mainshaft, if not previously removed.
(2) Remove fourth gear synchro struts and springs
from 3-4 hub and sleeve (Fig. 50). Three struts and
springs are used. Keep springs and struts together
for inspection and cleaning. Store parts in a paper
cup to avoid losing them.
Fig. 50 3-4 Synchro Strut And Spring Removal
(3) Remove 3-4 sleeve from 3-4 synchro hub (Fig.
51).
(4) Remove 3-4 synchro hub from mainshaft
splines with suitable size bearing splitter, or with
two tapered drifts. Position splitter or drifts between
third gear stop ring to start moving hub off shaft.
Fig. 51 Removing 3-4 Sleeve From Hub
Then complete hub removal by tapping it off shaft
with plastic mallet. Tap hub at 6-8 different points to
remove hub evenly.
(5) Remove 3-4 synchro hub, third gear stop ring
and third gear (Fig. 52).
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Fig. 52 Third Gear, Stop Ring And 3-4 Hub Removal