Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2227

21 - 524 TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII
TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII (Continued)
1 - PLANETARY CARRIER
2 - REAR THRUST WASHER
3 - FRONT THRUST WASHER
Fig. 40 Shift Fork and Wear Pad Locations
1 - RANGE FORK
2 - MODE FORK
3 - WEAR PADS (SERVICEABLE)
4 - WEAR PADS (SERVICEABLE)
REAR EXTENSION HOUSING
Inspect the extension housing seal and bushing.
Replace both components if either show any sign of
wear or damage.
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
Inspect the shaft splines and bearing surfaces.
Minor nicks on the splines can be smoothed with an
oilstone. Use 320-400 grit emery to smooth minor
scratches on the shaft bearing surfaces. Replace the
shaft if the bearing surfaces are scored or if any of
the splines are cracked or broken.
Fig. 39 Input Gear and Carrier Components
4 - CARRIER LOCK RING
5 - CARRIER LOCK RETAINING RING
6 - INPUT GEAR
Examine the drive chain and shaft bearings.
Replace the chain and both sprockets if the chain is
stretched, distorted, or if any of the links bind.
Replace the bearings if rough, or noisy.
LOW RANGE ANNULUS GEAR
Fig. 41 Low Range Annulus Gear
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - LOW RANGE ANNULUS GEAR
Inspect annulus gear condition carefully. The gear
is only serviced as part of the front case. If the gear
is damaged, it will be necessary to replace the gear
and front case as an assembly. Do not attempt to
remove the gear (Fig. 41)
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