Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2269

21 - 566 TRANSFER CASE - NV273
TRANSFER CASE - NV273 (Continued)
(4) Install 4-5 rear case-to front case bolts (Fig. 81)
to hold rear case in position. Tighten bolts snug but
not to specified torque at this time.
CAUTION: Verify that shift rail, and case alignment
dowels are seated before installing any bolts. Case
could be cracked if shaft rail or dowels are mis-
aligned.
(5) Tighten bolts to 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.),
(6) Install rear output bearing inner snap-ring
(Fig. 82) to output shaft.
Fig. 81 Install Case Half Bolts
1 - FRONT CASE HALF
2 - REAR CASE HALF
3 - BOLTS
Fig. 82 Install Rear Bearing Inner Snap-Ring
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - REAR CASE HALF
3 - SNAP-RING
OIL PUMP AND REAR EXTENSION
(1) Install the oil pump (Fig. 83) onto the output
shaft.
(2) Engage the oil pump pick-up tube (Fig. 84) into
the oil pump. Verify that the pick-up tube o-ring is
on the tube and is correctly installed to the oil pump.
Fig. 83 Install Oil Pump
1 - REAR CASE HALF
2 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT
3 - OIL PUMP
Fig. 84 Engage The Oil Pick-up To Oil Pump
1 - OIL PUMP
2 - OIL PICK-UP TUBE
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