Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1472

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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CAUTION: The reverse sleeve will fit either way on
the hub. This means the sleeve can be installed
backwards if care is not exercised. Be sure the
tapered side of the sleeve faces rearward after
installation.
(11) I f reverse gear sleeve and struts were disas­
sembled for service, reassemble sleeve, struts and
springs as follows:
(a) Position sleeve on hub so tapered side of
sleeve faces r e a r w a r d . Sleeve will fit either way
but will cause shift problems i f installed backwards
(Fig. 118).
(b) Rotate sleeve to align teeth on sleeve and
hub. Sleeve will slide easily into place on hub when
properly aligned.
(c) Install springs in gear hub (Fig. 118). Use
petroleum jelly to hold springs In place i f desired.
(d) Compress first spring with flat blade screw­
driver and slide strut into position in hub slot.
Then work spring into seat in strut with small
hooked tool, or screwdriver.
(e) Install second and third struts in same man­
ner as described in step (d).
(f) Work sleeve upward on hub until struts are
centered and seated in sleeve. Sleeve should be i n
neutral position after seating struts.
REVERSE SLEEVE SPRING (3)
HUB J 9 2 2 M 8 9
Fig. 118 Reverse Gear Synchro Assembly
(12) Install reverse gear and synchro assembly on
mainshaft (Fig. 119). Rotate assembly until stop ring
lugs engage in hub slots and gear drops into fully
seated position.
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Fig. 119 Reverse Gear installation
(13) Install reverse gear thrust washer pin in
mainshaft (Fig. 120). Use needle nose pliers to install
pin.
Fig. 120 Thrust Washer Pin Installation
(14) Install reverse gear thrust washer (Fig. 121).
Be sure locating pin is seated in thrust washer notch.
Fig. 121 Reverse Gear Thrust Washer Installation