Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2268

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TRANSFER CASE - NV273 (Continued)
(8) Install front sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 77).
(9) Install rear sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 78).
Fig. 77 Install Front Output Shaft Sprocket
Retaining Ring
1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET
3 - RETAINING RING
Fig. 78 Install Rear Output Shaft Sprocket Retaining
1 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET
3 - RETAINING RING
Ring
TRANSFER CASE - NV273
(10) Insert magnet in front case pocket (Fig. 79).
Fig. 79 Case Magnet Installation
1 - MAGNET
2 - CASE POCKET
REAR CASE
(1) Install the oil pick-up tube and screen into the
rear case half.
(2) Apply bead of Mopar Gasket Maker, or equiv-
alent, to mating surface of front case. Keep sealer
bead width to maximum of 3/16 inch. Do not use
excessive amount of sealer as excess will be displaced
into case interior.
(3) Align mainshaft with the rear output shaft
bearing and align shift rail with bore in rear case.
Then install rear case (Fig. 80). Verify that the case
alignment dowels correctly seat into their mating
recesses.
Fig. 80 Install Rear Case Half
1 - FRONT CASE HALF
2 - REAR CASE HALF
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