Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2265

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TRANSFER CASE - NV273 (Continued)
(5) Install the clutch gear (Fig. 65) onto the output
shaft. Verify that the pointed ends of the clutch gear
teeth are pointing to the front of the mainshaft.
Fig. 65 Install Clutch Gear
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - CLUTCH GEAR
3 - MODE HUB
(6) Lubricate sector shaft with transmission fluid
and install shift sector in case (Fig. 66). Position slot
in sector so it will be aligned with shift fork pin
when shift forks are installed.
(7) Apply Loctite™ 242, or equivalent, to the
threads of the sector support to replentish the factory
applied patch. Install the shift sector support.
Tighten the sector support with Socket 9033 to 27-34
N·m (20-25 ft.lbs.).
Fig. 66 Install Shift Sector
1 - SHIFT SECTOR
(8) Assemble and install range fork and hub (Fig.
67). Be sure hub is properly seated in low range gear
and engaged to the input gear.
(9) Align and insert range fork pin in shift sector
slot.
Fig. 67 Install Range Fork And Hub Assembly
1 - RANGE HUB
2 - RANGE FORK
(10) Install mode fork and shift rail onto the mode
sleeve.
(11) Install the mode fork, sleeve, and shift rail
into the transfer case (Fig. 68).
Fig. 68 Mode Fork And Sleeve Installation
1 - MODE SLEEVE
2 - MODE FORK AND RAIL
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