Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1419

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NV3500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 21 - 29
D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 93 Correct Synchro Sieeve Position
(37) Verify correct position of synchro sleeves
before proceeding with assembly operations (Fig. 93).
Grooved side of 3-4 sleeve should be facing forward.
First gear side of 1-2 sleeve should be facing first
gear. Tapered side of fifth-reverse sleeve should be
facing forward.
REVERSE IDLER ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate idler components with gear lube.
(2) Slide idler gear bearing on shaft (Fig. 94).
Bearing fits either way on shaft.
(3) Slide gear onto shaft. Side of gear with recess
goes to rear (Fig. 94).
(4) Place first lock ball in dimple at rear end of
idler shaft (Fig. 94). Petroleum jelly can be used to
hold ball in place i f desired.
IDLER
REAR OF
SHAFT J9421-87
Fig. 94 Idler Gear And Bearing Installation