Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2217

21 - 514 TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII
TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII (Continued)
CONDITION
Lubricant leaking from transfer case
seals or vent.
Transfer case will not shift through
4HI (Part-time) range.
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transfer case into AWD.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Drain transfer case lubricant.
(4) Mark front and rear propeller shafts for align-
ment reference.
(5) Support transmission with jack stand.
(6) Remove the transfer case skid plate, if equipped.
(7) Disconnect front and rear propeller shafts at
transfer case.
(8) Disconnect transfer case shift motor and mode
sensor wire connectors.
(9) Disconnect transfer case vent hose.
(10) Support transfer case with transmission jack.
(11) Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
(12) Remove nuts attaching transfer case to trans-
mission (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Remove Transfer Case - Typical
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - TRANSFER CASE
3 - MODE SENSOR CONNECTOR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1) Transfer case overfilled.
2) Transfer case vent closed or
restricted.
3) Transfer case seals damaged or
installed incorrectly.
1) Incomplete shift due to drivetrain
torque load.
2) Incorrect tire pressure.
3) Excessive tire wear.
4) Excessive vehicle loading.
(13) Pull transfer case and jack rearward to disen-
gage transfer case.
(14) Remove transfer case from under vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
Position transfer case in a shallow drain pan.
Remove drain plug and drain any remaining lubri-
cant remaining in case.
SHIFT MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND FRONT OUTPUT
SHAFT SEAL
(1) Remove the bolts (Fig. 3) which hold the shift
motor and mode sensor assembly to the transfer
case.
Fig. 3 Remove the Shift Motor and Mode Sensor
1 - TRANSFER CASE
2 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
3 - BOLT
CORRECTION
1) Drain lubricant to the correct
level.
2) Clean or replace vent as
necessary.
3) Replace suspect seal.
1) Drive in a straight line and
momentarily release the accelerator
pedal to complete the shift.
2) Correct tire pressure as
necessary.
3) Correct tire condition as
necessary.
4) Correct as necessary.
Assembly Bolts - Typical
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