Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1379

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SHIFT COVER REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove transmission from vehicle.
(2) Remove shift cover bolts (Fig. 174).
SHIR
COVtR
J9221-8I
Fig. 174 Shift Cover Bolt Removal/Installation
(3) Loosen shift cover with pry tool. To avoid dam­
aging cover seal surface, insert pry tool only in slots
provided in cover (Fig. 175).
SHIFT
COVER
• SLOT
J9221-82
Fig. 175 Loosening Shift Cover
(4) Raise cover enough to disengage it from align­
ment dowels in gear case (Fig. 176).
(5) Raise front of shift cover and lift cover up and
off gear case (Fig. 176).
(6) Set cover assembly aside for inspection. If cover
components are damaged, refer to shift cover service
information.
SHIFT
COVER
J9221-83
Fig. 176 Shift Cover Removal/Installation
(7) Clean mating surfaces of shift cover and gear
case with wax and grease remover.
(8) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker, or Loctite 518 to
sealing surface of shift cover or gear case. Do not
over-apply sealer material. Excess can be squeezed
into gear case and could block lubricant feed holes in
time.
(9) Lubricate synchro sleeves with lubricant. Then
apply light coat of petroleum jelly to shift fork con­
tact surfaces.
(10) Verify that 1-2 and 3-4 synchro sleeves are in
neutral position. Also verify that forks in shift cover
are in neutral position.
(11) Align and install shift cover (Fig. 176). If cover
will not seat, it is either not aligned on gear case
dowels, or shift forks are not aligned with sleeves
and shift lug.
(12) Apply Mopar Lock W Seal or Loctite 242 to
threads of shift cover bolts.
(13) Install and tighten shift cover bolts to 27-31
N-m (216-276 in. lbs.) torque.
(14) Install backup light switch in cover. Apply
sealer to switch threads before installation and
tighten switch to 22-34 N-m (193-265 in. lbs.).
(15) Install vent assembly, if removed. Apply an
adhesive/sealer to vent tube to help secure it in cover.