Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 2472

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TRANSFER CASE - NV271 (Continued)
(3) Remove the mode hub (Fig. 31) from the main-
shaft.
Fig. 31 Remove Mode Hub
1 - MAINSHAFT
2 - MODE HUB
(4) Remove the drive sprocket drive hub (Fig. 32)
from the mainshaft.
Fig. 32 Remove the Drive Sprocket Drive Hub
1 - MAINSHAFT
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET DRIVE HUB
TRANSFER CASE - NV271
INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Remove input gear seal with suitable screw
and slide hammer.
(2) Remove input gear retaining ring (Fig. 33) with
heavy duty snap-ring pliers.
Fig. 33 Remove Input Gear Retaining Ring
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - RETAINING RING
(3) Place front case in horizontal position. Then
remove input gear and low range gear as an assem-
bly (Fig. 34). Tap gear out of bearing with plastic
mallet, if necessary.
Fig. 34 Remove Input Planetary Assembly
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - INPUT PLANETARY ASSEMBLY
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