Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2208

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TRANSFER CASE - NV243 (Continued)
(4) Position the shift motor and mode sensor
assembly onto the transfer case.
(5) Install the bolts to hold the shift motor and
mode sensor assembly to the transfer case. Tighten
the bolts to 16-25 N·m (12-18 ft. lbs.).
REAR EXTENSION
(1) Install new seal in rear extension housing seal
with Installer D-163 and Handle C-4171..
(2) Apply bead of Mopar Gasket Maker, or equiv-
alent, to mating surface of rear extension housing.
Keep sealer bead width to maximum of 3/16 inch. Do
not use excessive amount of sealer as excess could be
displaced into output bearing.
(3) Align and install rear extension on retainer
(Fig. 76).
(4) Apply Mopar Silicone Sealer to threads of rear
extension housing bolts. Then install and tighten
bolts to 16-24 N·m (12-18 ft. lbs.) torque.
INSTALLATION
(1) Mount transfer case on a transmission jack.
(2) Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
(3) Position transfer case under vehicle.
(4) Align transfer case and transmission shafts
and install transfer case onto the transmission.
(5) Install and tighten transfer case attaching nuts
to 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect the vent hose.
(7) Connect the shift motor and mode sensor wir-
ing connectors. Secure wire harness to clips on trans-
fer case.
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSFER CASE - NV243
DESCRIPTION
Plug, Detent
Plug, Drain/Fill
Bolt, Extension Housing
Bolt, Case Half
Screw, Oil Pump
Nuts, Mounting
Bolts, Shift Motor and
Mode Sensor Assembly
1 - EXTENSION HOUSING
2 - TRANSFER CASE
(8) Align and connect the propeller shafts.
(9) Fill transfer case with correct fluid. (Refer to
21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE/FLUID -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(10) Install skid plate, if equipped.
(11) Remove transmission jack and support stand.
(12) Lower vehicle and verify transfer case shift
operation.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N-m
16-24
20-34
16-24
20-27
12-16
30-41
16-24
TRANSFER CASE - NV243
Fig. 76 Install Rear Extension Bolts
Ft. Lbs.
12-18
15-25
12-18
15-24
8-12
20-30
12-18
21 - 505
In. Lbs.
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