Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1413

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NV3500 MANUAL T R A N S M I S S I O N 21 - 2 3
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(7) Install solid brass synchro ring on reverse gear
(Fig. 67).
Fig. 67 Reverse Gear Synchro Ring instaiiation
(8) Assemble fifth-reverse synchro hub, sleeve,
struts, springs and detent balls, i f not previously
done.
CAUTION: The fifth-reverse synchro hub and
sleeve can be installed backwards if care is not
exercised. One side of the hub has shoulders
around the hub bore, Wake sure this side of the hub
is facing the rear of the shaft In addition, one side
of the sleeve is tapered. Be sure the sleeve is
installed so the tapered side will be facing the front
of the shaft.
(9) Start fifth-reverse synchro assembly on output
shaft splines by hand. Then seat synchro onto shaft
with shop press and suitable size pipe tool (Fig. 68).
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Fig. 68 Fifth-Reverse Synchro Assembly installation
(10) Install new fifth-reverse hub snap ring (Fig.
69) as follows:
(a) Snap rings are available i n thicknesses from
2.00 mm to 2.20 mm (0.078 to 0.086 in.).
(b) Install thickest snap ring that will fit in
shaft groove.
(c) Verify that snap ring is completely seated in
groove before proceeding.
Fig. 69 Installing Fifth-Reverse Synchro Hub Snap
Ring
(11) Install fifth speed synchro ring in synchro hub
and sleeve (Fig. 70).
Fig. 70 Installing Fifth Speed Synchro Ring