Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2189

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TRANSFER CASE - NV243 (Continued)
(6) Using a suitable pry tool (Fig. 7), remove the
slinger from the output shaft using care not to dam-
age the shaft.
Fig. 7 Remove Slinger From Shaft - Typical
1 - SLINGER
2 - PRY TOOL
(7) Using a screw and a slide hammer, remove the
front output shaft seal.
REAR EXTENSION
(1) Remove rear extension bolts (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 Remove Rear Extension Bolts
1 - EXTENSION HOUSING
2 - TRANSFER CASE
(2) Remove rear extension housing (Fig. 9). Tap
extension once or twice with a plastic mallet to break
sealer bead and loosen it.
Fig. 9 Remove Rear Extension
1 - EXTENSION HOUSING
2 - TRANSFER CASE
3 - PRY SLOT
(3) Remove output bearing retaining ring with
heavy duty snap-ring pliers (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Remove Output Shaft Retaining Ring
1 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING
3 - RETAINING RING
4 - TRANSFER CASE
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