Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1448

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Unlock shift lever retainer with Special Tool
6870 (Fig. 16). Insert Tool 6870 in retainer. Then
press tool downward and turn retainer counterclock­
wise to release i t from locking pins in shift tower.
SPECIAL
RETAINER
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Fig. 16 Shift Lever Retainer Unlocking Tool
(5) Lift shift lever upward and remove lever,
retainer and spring as assembly (Fig. 17).
SHIFT SPRING RETAINER
LOWER
' BOOT
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Fig. 17 Shift Lever Components
SHIFT LEVER INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate shift lever and retainer contact sur­
faces with petroleum jelly or transmission lubricant.
(2) I f transmission is out of vehicle, temporarily
mount shift cover on gear case.
(3) Install shift lever as follows:
(a) Note offset on shift lever (Fig. 18). Although
one shift lever is used for all applications,
lever is offset and must be positioned differ­
ently in standard and heavy duty transmis­
sions.
(b) On heavy duty transmissions, install lever so
offset is forward (Fig. 18).
(c) On standard duty transmissions, install lever
so offset is rearward (Fig. 18).
CAUTION: Verify correct lever installation before
proceeding. This is important because if the shift
lever offset is mispositioned, it will result in inter­
ference between the shift lever and floorpan.
(4) Lock lever retainer in shift tower with two long
screwdrivers. Use screwdrivers to push and turn
retainer until i t engages both locking pins i n tower.
(5) Install lower boot on shift lever. Seat boot
securely on shift tower.
(6) If transmission is in vehicle, install lever exten­
sion on shift lever with Tool 6783 as follows:
(a) Reposition upper jaw of Remover/Installer
Tool 6783 above flange on lever extension (Fig.
19). Tool will now be used to press extension back
onto shift lever.
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Fig. 18 Shift Lever Position