Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2255

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TRANSFER CASE - NV273 (Continued)
(3) Remove the mode hub (Fig. 30) from the main-
shaft.
Fig. 30 Remove Mode Hub
1 - MAINSHAFT
2 - MODE HUB
(4) Remove the drive sprocket drive hub (Fig. 31)
from the mainshaft.
Fig. 31 Remove the Drive Sprocket Drive Hub
1 - MAINSHAFT
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET DRIVE HUB
INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Remove input gear seal with suitable screw
and slide hammer.
(2) Remove input gear retaining ring (Fig. 32) with
heavy duty snap-ring pliers.
Fig. 32 Remove Input Gear Retaining Ring
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - RETAINING RING
(3) Place front case in horizontal position. Then
remove input gear and low range gear as an assem-
bly (Fig. 33). Tap gear out of bearing with plastic
mallet, if necessary.
Fig. 33 Remove Input Planetary Assembly
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - INPUT PLANETARY ASSEMBLY
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