Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1449

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NV4500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 21 - 51
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(b) Tighten tool screw to press extension back
onto lever. Press extension to scribe mark made
during removal. A 3-5 mm (0.12 - 0.20 in.) space
should exist between shift lever isolator and top
edge of stub shaft and tool lower jaw.
(c) Remove special tool.
(d) Install shift lever boot and bezel.
Fig. 19 installing Shift Lever Extension With Tool
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SHIFT COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission from vehicle.
(2) Remove shift cover bolts (Fig. 20).
(3) Loosen shift cover with pry tool. To avoid dam­
aging cover seal surface, insert pry tool only in slots
provided in cover (Fig. 21).
(4) Raise cover enough to disengage it from align­
ment dowels in gear case (Fig. 22).
(5) Raise front of shift cover and lift cover up and
off gear case (Fig. 22).
(6) Set cover assembly aside for inspection. I f cover
components are damaged, refer to shift cover service
information.
SHIFT COVER INSTALLATION
(1) Clean mating surfaces of shift cover and gear
case with wax and grease remover.
Fig. 20 Shift Cover Bolt Removal/Installation
SHIFT
COVER
SLOT
Fig. 21 Loosening Shift Cover
SHIFT
Fig. 22 Shift Cover Removal/Installation
(2) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker, or Loctite 518 to
sealing surface of shift cover or gear case. Do not
over-apply sealer material. Excess can be squeezed
into gear case and could block lubricant feed holes in
time.