Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1935

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OVERDRIVE UNIT (Continued)
(7) Install overdrive gear case on geartrain (Fig.
166).
Fig. 166 Overdrive Gear Case Installation
1 - GEARTRAIN ASSEMBLY
2 - GEAR CASE
(8) Expand front bearing locating ring with snap-
ring pliers (Fig. 167). Then slide case downward until
locating ring locks in bearing groove and release
snap-ring.
(9) Install locating ring access cover and gasket in
overdrive unit case (Fig. 168).
Fig. 167 Seating Locating Ring In Rear Bearing
1 - EXPAND BEARING LOCATING RING WITH SNAP-RING
PLIERS
2 - ACCESS HOLE
OVERDRIVE CLUTCH
NOTE: The overdrive clutch in a 48RE transmission
uses 5 or 6 clutch discs depending on the applica-
tion.
Fig. 168 Locating Ring Access Cover And Gasket
Installation
1 - TORX SCREWDRIVER (T25)
2 - ACCESS COVER SCREWS
(1) Install overdrive clutch reaction ring first.
Reaction ring is flat with notched ends (Fig. 169).
(2) For 5 disc overdrive clutch versions, install
wave spring on top of reaction ring (Fig. 170). Reac-
tion ring and wave ring both fit in same ring groove.
Use screwdriver to seat each ring securely in groove.
Also ensure that the ends of the two rings are offset
from each other.
(3) Assemble overdrive clutch pack.
Fig. 169 Overdrive Clutch Reaction Ring Installation
1 - REACTION RING
2 - CLUTCH HUB
Fig. 170 Overdrive Clutch Wave Spring Installation -
5 Disc Clutch Only
1 - WAVE SPRING
(4) Install overdrive clutch reaction plate first.
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