Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1469

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(9) Align Idler gear bearings and thrust washers
with drift.
(10) Install reverse idler shaft (Fig. 105). Be sure
notched end of shaft is facing countershaft as shown.
Use shift cover bolt to hold and insert shaft in case
bore.
COUNTERSHAFT SHIFT REVERSE
Fig. 105 Reverse idler Shaft Installation
(11) Lift countershaft upward and position wood
block between front of shaft and case (Fig. 106).
Fig. 106 Supporting Countershaft With Wood Block
(12) Install rear bearing cone on countershaft with
Installer Tool C-4040 or 6446 (Fig. 107).
(13) Remove wood block from under countershaft
and lower countershaft front bearing into front bear­
ing cup.
(14) Install new front bearing cap in gear case
(Fig. 108). Apply Mopar silicone adhesive/sealer to
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Fig. 107 Installing Countershaft Rear Bearing
flange and lip of new cap. Then seat cap in case bore
with wood block and mallet.
Fig. 108 Countershaft Front Bearing Cap Installation
(15) Lubricate countershaft rear bearing cup and
cone with petroleum jelly.
(16) Install countershaft rear bearing cup in gear
case and over rear bearing (Fig. 109). Tap cup into
place with plastic mallet i f necessary.
COUNTERSHAFT
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Fig. 109 Countershaft Rear Bearing Cup Installation