Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 264

B R CLUTCH 6-15
(5) Transfer slave cylinder, release fork and boot,
fork pivot stud and wire/hose brackets to new hous­
ing.
(6) Lubricate release fork and pivot contact sur­
faces with Mopar High Temperature wheel bearing
grease before installation.
(7) Align and install clutch housing on transmis­
sion. Tighten housing bolts closest to alignment dow­
els first and to torque values indicated (Figs. 2 and
11).
(8) Install transmission-to-engine strut after in­
stalling clutch housing. Tighten bolt attaching strut
to clutch housing first and engine bolt last.
(9) Install transmission and transfer case if
equipped. Refer to procedure in Group 21.
RELEASE BEARING REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove transmission.
(2) On models with gas engine and new style re­
lease fork, remove clutch housing for access to re­
lease fork and release bearing retainer springs.
(3) Disconnect release bearing from release fork
and remove bearing (Fig. 12).
(4) Inspect bearing slide surface on transmission
front bearing retainer. Replace retainer if slide sur­
face is scored, worn or cracked.
(5) Inspect release lever and pivot stud. Be sure
stud is secure and in good condition. Be sure fork is
not distorted or worn. Replace fork spring clips if
bent or damaged.
(6) Lubricate crankshaft pilot bearing, input shaft
splines, bearing retainer slide surface, lever pivot
ball stud and release lever pivot surface with Mopar
high temperature bearing grease.
(7) Install release fork and release bearing (Fig.
14). Be sure fork and bearing are properly secured by
spring clips.
(8) Install clutch housing, if removed.
(9) Install transmission. Also install transfer case
on 4-wheel drive models.
RELEASE BEARING RELEASE
AND SLEEVE FORK RN1232
Fig. 13 Clutch Release Components
Fig. 14 Clutch Release Fork And Bearing Installation
PILOT BEARING REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove transmission and clutch housing.
(2) Remove clutch cover and disc.
(3) Remove pilot bearing. Use blind hole puller
tools such as those included in Snap-On set CG40CB
to remove bearing.
(4) Clean bearing bore with solvent and wipe dry
with shop towel.
(5) Install new bearing with clutch alignment tool
(Fig. 15). Keep bearing straight during installation.
Do not allow bearing to become cocked. Tap bearing
into place until flush with edge of bearing bore. Do
not recess bearing.
BEARING SEAL
MUST FACE
J9206-8
Fig. 15 Typical Method Of Installing Pilot Bearing
(6) Lubricate bearing with Mopar high tempera­
ture grease, or an equivalent quality grease.
(7) Install clutch cover and disc.