Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2171

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TRANSFER CASE - NV271 (Continued)
(12) Install mainshaft into the transfer case (Fig.
70). Guide mainshaft through the mode and range
sleeves and into the input gear.
Fig. 70 Install Mainshaft Assembly
1 - FRONT CASE HALF
2 - MAINSHAFT ASSEMBLY
(13) Install the transfer case position sensor (Fig.
71). Tighten the sensor to 20-34 N·m (15-25 ft. lbs.)
torque.
Fig. 71 Install Position Sensor
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - POSITION SENSOR
(14) Install manual shift lever and spacer onto sec-
tor shaft (Fig. 72).
(15) Install washer and nut on sector shaft to
secure shift lever. Apply 1-2 drops Mopar
Seal, or equivalent, to nut threads before installation.
Then tighten nut to 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 72 Install Manual Shift Lever
1 - SHIFT SECTOR
2 - SECTOR SUPPORT
3 - MANUAL SHIFT LEVER
(16) Install new o-ring on detent plug (Fig. 73).
Fig. 73 O-Ring Installation On Detent Plug
1 - O-RING
2 - DETENT PLUG
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