Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1575

21 - 294 NP231 HD/NP241/NP241 HD TRANSFER CASE
B R
BEARING
AND RING
J9421-321
Fig. 58 Case Comf.
proper fit on the cone with a minimum of wobble.
Also check the synchronizer struts for wear or dam­
age.
Inspect all gear teeth and splines for wear or dam­
age. Also check splines for burrs, or nicks. Remove
minor nicks and scratches with an oil stone. Replace
any part with damaged splines.
It is recommended that all retaining (snap) rings
be replaced during overhaul. Most of the retaining
rings can be distorted during removal and should not
be reused.
Inspect the two case halves (Fig. 58), for cracks, po­
rosity, damaged mating surfaces, stripped bolt
threads, or distortion. Replace either case half if nec­
essary. However, stripped threads can be repaired
ents And Bearings
with Heli-Coil stainless steel thread inserts. The case
vent tube can be re-secured with Loctite 680 if nec­
essary.
Inspect the annulus gear. Be sure the gear teeth
are in good condition. Replace the front case and an­
nulus as an assembly if the gear is damaged.
Check condition of the shift fork pads (Fig. 59). The
pads should be replaced if cracked, worn, or loose
(wont stay on fork).
The shift forks, clutch and sleeve should all be
checked for wear, cracks, or any type of damage (Fig.
60). The shift sector shaft and detents should be in­
spected for wear. The mode fork and shift rail are a
one-piece unit. If either part is damaged, replace the
fork and rail as an assembly. Replace the shift rail
cup and spring if they exhibit wear.