Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1422

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MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
B R
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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(9) Slide countershaft (and adapter) into fixture
slot. Verify that countershaft and output shaft gears
are fully meshed before proceeding (Fig. 103).
(10) Check alignment o f countershaft and output
shaft gear teeth. Note that gears may not align per­
fectly. A difference in height of 1.57 to 3.18 mm (1/16
to 1/8 in.) will probably exist. This difference will not
interfere with assembly. However, i f the difference is
greater than this, the countershaft adapter tool is
probably upside down. Remove countershaft, reverse
adapter tool, reinstall countershaft and check align­
ment again.
OUTPUT
SHAFT
A N D
GEARTRAIN
COUNTERSHAFT
COUNTERSHAFT
(SLIDE INTO
PLACE ON
FIXTURE TOOL)
J9421-96
Fig. 103 Countershaft installed On Fixture Tool
(11) Position reverse idler on pedestal of assembly
fixture (Fig. 104). Be sure idler gear is properly
meshed and aligned with shaft gear teeth and
that bolt holes are facing out and not toward
geartrain. Adjust pedestal up or down i f necessary.
Also be sure that short end of idler shaft is facing up
as shown.
(12) On 2-wheel drive transmission, thread one
Pilot Stud C-3288-B in center or passenger side hole
of output shaft bearing retainer. Then position
retainer on fifth gear as shown (Fig. 105). Cut a
screwdriver slot at the end of the pilot stud with a
hacksaw i f necessary (slot makes for easy stud
removal after housing is installed).
OUTPUT
SHAFT
AND
GEARTRAIN
REVERSE
IDLER
ASSEMBLY
(ON PEDESTAL)
TOOL
PEDESTAL
J9421-97
Fig. 104 Reverse Idler Assembly Positioned On
Assembly Fixture Pedestal
SPECIAL
TOOL
C-3288-B
OUTPUT
SHAFT
BEARING
RETAINER
J9421-98
Fig. 105 Positioning Output Shaft Bearing Retainer
For Rear Housing Installation