Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1371

21 - I S NV4500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(7) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker to flange surface of
front bearing retainer (Fig. 143).
(8) Install front bearing retainer over drive gear
and start it Into case.
(9) Start front bearing retainer in gear case. Ver­
ify that r e t a i n e r lube c h a n n e l is at top-center
(12 O'clock) position (Fig. 143). Adjust retainer
position before proceeding, if necessary.
Fig. 143 Location Of Front Retainer Lube Channel
(10) Align front bearing retainer bolt holes and tap
retainer Into place with plastic mallet. Install and
tighten retainer bolts to 30 N-m (265 in. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 144). U s e n e w r e t a i n e r bolts. D o not reuse
the o l d ones.
Fig. 144 installing Front Bearing Retainer
MAINSHAFT END PLAY ADJUSTMENT
(1) Install mainshaft rear bearing cup in case and
over bearing. Tap bearing cup into place with plastic
mallet.
(2) Install rear bearing plate to hold mainshaft
and rear bearing in position (Fig. 145). Do not install
any end play shims at this time.
(3) Tighten rear bearing plate bolts securely.
(4) Place gear case in upright position on bench.
Either cut hole in bench to accept drive gear and
front retainer, or use C-clamps to secure transmis­
sion on bench. Do not leave transmission unsup­
ported.
(5) Mount dial indicator on rear of gear case and
position Indicator plunger against inner race of rear
bearing (Fig. 145).
(6) Move mainshaft forward to remove all play.
Then zero dial Indicator.
(7) Move mainshaft upward and observe dial indi­
cator reading. Move mainshaft with pry tool posi­
tioned between drive gear and case.
(8) End play should be 0.051-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006
in.). Select fit shims are available to adjust end play
if necessary.
Fig. 145 Checking Mainshaft End Play
(9) If end play adjustment is required, remove
bearing plate and install necessary shim.
(10) Reinstall rear bearing plate (Fig. 146).
(11) Apply Mopar Lock N' Seal or Loctite 242 to
bearing plate bolt threads. Then install and tighten
bolts to 23 N-m (200 in. lbs.) torque. Be sure oil
hole in bearing plate is at top as shown.
Fig. 146 Rear Bearing Plate installation