Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 2451

21 - 612 TRANSFER CASE - NV241 GENII
TRANSFER CASE - NV241 GENII (Continued)
(4) Insert front sprocket in drive chain.
(5) Install drive chain around mainshaft sprocket
(Fig. 73). Then position front sprocket over front
shaft.
(6) Raise mainshaft about 2.54 cm (one inch) and
seat front sprocket on front output shaft.
Fig. 73 Install Front Sprocket and Drive Chain
1 - FRONT DRIVE SPROCKET
2 - DRIVE CHAIN
3 - MAINSHAFT
(7) If mainshaft and mode sleeve were unseated
during chain installation, align and reseat mainshaft
in input gear and hub.
(8) Install front sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 74).
Fig. 74 Front Sprocket Retaining Ring Installation
1 - FRONT SPROCKET
2 - RETAINING RING
(9) Install spring and cup on shift rail (Fig. 75).
Fig. 75 Shift Rail Spring And Cup Installation
1 - CUP
2 - SPRING
(10) Insert magnet in front case pocket (Fig. 76).
Fig. 76 Case Magnet Installation
1 - MAGNET
2 - CASE POCKET
OIL PUMP AND REAR CASE
CAUTION: Do not remove the bolts holding the oil
pump cover to the rear case half. The oil pump
cover is aligned to the rear output shaft inner bear-
ing race and will become mis-aligned if the bolts
are loosened. If the transfer case failure has gener-
ated any debris which may have become trapped in
the oil pump. the rear case and oil pump assembly
MUST be replaced.
(1) 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.
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