Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2173

21 - 470 TRANSFER CASE - NV271
TRANSFER CASE - NV271 (Continued)
(8) Install front sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 78).
(9) Install rear sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 79).
(10) Install spring onto shift rail (Fig. 80).
Fig. 78 Install Front Output Shaft Sprocket
Retaining Ring
1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET
3 - RETAINING RING
Fig. 79 Install Rear Output Shaft Sprocket Retaining
1 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET
3 - RETAINING RING
Ring
Fig. 80 Install Shift Rail Spring
1 - SHIFT RAIL
2 - SPRING
(11) Insert magnet in front case pocket (Fig. 81).
Fig. 81 Case Magnet Installation
1 - MAGNET
2 - CASE POCKET
REAR CASE
(1) Install the oil pick-up tube and screen into the
rear case half.
(2) Apply bead of Mopar Gasket Maker, or equiv-
alent, to mating surface of front case. Keep sealer
bead width to maximum of 3/16 inch. Do not use
excessive amount of sealer as excess will be displaced
into case interior.
(3) Align mainshaft with he rear output shaft
bearing and align shift rail with bore in rear case.
Then install rear case (Fig. 82). Verify that the case
alignment dowels correctly seat into their mating
recesses.
(4) Install 4-5 rear case-to front case bolts (Fig. 83)
to hold rear case in position. Tighten bolts snug but
not to specified torque at this time.
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