Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1564

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NP231 HD/NP241/NP241 HD TRANSFER CASE 21 - 283
FLOOR
SHIFT ARM J9421-236
Fig. 7 Shift Rod Attachment
(15) Lower jack and move transfer case from under
vehicle.
(16) Remove all gasket material from rear of trans­
mission overdrive, or extension housing.
TRANSFER CASE INSTALLATION
(1) Apply Mopar Perfect Seal, silicone sealer, or
Permatex No. 2 to both sides of transfer case-to-
transmission gasket. Then position gasket on trans­
mission.
(2) Align and seat transfer case on transmission.
Be sure transfer case input gear splines are aligned
with transmission output shaft. Align splines by ro­
tating transfer case rear output shaft yoke if neces­
sary. Do not install any transfer case attaching
nuts until the transfer case is completely seated
against the transmission.
(3) Install and tighten transfer case attaching
nuts. If case has 5/16 in. studs, tighten nuts to 30-41
N-m (22-30 ft.lbs.). If case has 3/8 studs, tighten nuts
to 41-47 N-m (30-35 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install rear crossmember.
(5) Remove jack stand from under transmission.
(6) Align and connect propeller shafts.
(7) Connect speed sensor wires, vacuum harness
and vent hose.
(8) Connect shift rod to transfer case lever or floor
shift arm. Use channel lock style pliers to press rod
back into lever grommet.
(9) Adjust shift linkage if necessary. Refer to ad­
justment procedure in this section.
. (10) Fill transfer case with recommended transmis­
sion fluid and install fill plug.
(11) Install skid plate if equipped.
(12) Lower vehicle
TRANSFER CASE DISASSEMBLY
REAR EXTENSION, RETAINER AND REAR
CASE REMOVAL
(1) If transfer case was not drained during re­
moval, remove drain plug and drain fluid into pan
positioned next to workbench.
(2) Shift transfer case into neutral.
(3) Remove companion flange nut (Fig. 1). A 1-1/8
in. socket is required. Discard nut after removal.
It is not reusable.
Fig. 2 Companion Flange Removal
(5) Remove companion flange rubber seal from
front output shaft (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Companion Flange Seal Removal