Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 2516

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TRANSFER CASE - NV243 (Continued)
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Install the front output shaft (Fig. 67) into the
front output shaft bearing.
(2) Install the front output shaft retaining ring
(Fig. 68) onto the output shaft.
(3) Install the new front output shaft seal with
Installer MB991168A
Fig. 67 Install Front Output Shaft
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
Fig. 68 Install Front Output Shaft Snap-ring - Typical
1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - SNAP-RING
(4) Insert front sprocket in drive chain.
(5) Install drive chain around mainshaft sprocket
(Fig. 69). Then position front sprocket over front
shaft.
TRANSFER CASE - NV243
(6) Raise mainshaft about 2.54 cm (one inch) and
seat front sprocket on front output shaft.
Fig. 69 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. 70).
Fig. 70 Front Sprocket Retaining Ring Installation
1 - FRONT SPROCKET
2 - RETAINING RING
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