Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2148

DR
SHIFT LEVER (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) If the shifter mechanism does not have a
adjustment locating pin installed, align the adjust-
ment channel on the shifter assembly to the locating
hole in the lower shift lever and install an appropri-
ately sized pin to retain the position (Fig. 89).
(2) Position shift lever in vehicle.
(3) Install the bolts to hold the shifter mechanism
to the floor pan.
(4) Raise vehicle.
(5) Verify that the transfer case is still in the 2H
position. The 2H detent position on the transfer case
shift arm is the second position from full forward.
(6) Install trunnion to shift lever, if necessary.
(7) Install shift rod to trunnion, if necessary.
1 - SHIFTER BOOT
2 - SHIFTER KNOB
3 - SHIFTER CONSOLE
(8) Tighten the shift rod lock bolt to 10 N·m (90
in.lbs.).
(9) Remove the shifter adjustment locating pin
from the adjustment channel and the locating hole.
(10) Lower vehicle.
(11) Install the transfer case shifter console.
(12) Install the shifter boot and the shifter knob
onto the shifter lever.
(13) Install nut to hold shifter knob to shift lever.
(14) Install shifter knob cap.
(15) Verify transfer case operation.
Fig. 89 Transfer Case Shifter
4 - SHIFTER MECHANISM
5 - ALIGNMENT PIN
6 - TRANSFER CASE
TRANSFER CASE - NV241 GENII 21 - 445