Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1361

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ADJUSTING COUmmmSNAFT END PLAY
(1) Install countershaft rear bearing plate (Fig.
96). Be sure plate Is seated In notch in reverse idler
shaft before tightening bearing plate bolts.
COUNTERSHAFT REAR
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Fig. 96 Countershaft Rear Bearing Piate Installation
(2) Rotate countershaft 4-5 times to seat bearings.
(3) Mount dial Indicator on case. Then position in­
dicator plunger on end of countershaft and zero indi­
cator dial needle (Fig. 97).
(4) Raise countershaft with screwdriver and note
end play reading on dial Indicator. End play should
be 0.051 - 0.15 mm (0.002 - 0.006 in.).
Fig. 97 Measuring Countershaft End Play
(5) Remove countershaft rear bearing plate.
(6) Select and install end play shim that will pro­
vide minimum countershaft end play. Position shim
on rear bearing cup (Fig. 98).
REAR END
Fig. 98 installing Countershaft End Play Shim
(7) Reinstall countershaft rear bearing plate (Fig.
96). Be sure plate Is seated In reverse Idler shaft
notch before installing bolts. Also be sure end play
shims are still in position before tightening bearing
plate bolts.
(8) Apply 1-2 drops Mopar Loc N' Seal or Loctite
242 to threads of rear bearing plate bolts. Then in­
stall and tighten bearing plate bolts to 23 N-m (200
in. lbs.) torque.
SHIFT LUG AND RAIL ENSTMLLATION
(1) Lubricate shift lug, rail and bushings with
transmission lubricant.
(2) Insert shift lug rail part way into case.
(3) Install shift lug on rail. Note position of
(4) Position shift rail so roll pin notches are at ap­
proximately 5 o'clock position (Fig. 99).
(5) Install roll pin that secures lug to rail (Fig. 99).
NOTCHES LUG . ROLL SHIFT
Fig. 99 Shift Lug And Rail Installation
MAINSHAFT AND GEARTRAIN ASSEMBLY
CAUTION; The reverse, 1-2 and 3-4 synchro compo­
nents can be assembled and installed incorrectly if
care is not exercised. Some components can be in­
stalled backwards resulting in shift problems. Refer
to the assembly procedures for component identifi­
cation and location.