Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 2537

21 - 698 TRANSFER CASE - NV273
TRANSFER CASE - NV273 (Continued)
(4) Remove snap-ring that retains input gear in
the low range gear (Fig. 34).
(5) Remove retainer (Fig. 35).
(6) Remove front thrust plate (Fig. 36).
Fig. 34 Remove Input Gear Retaining Ring
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - RETAINING RING
Fig. 35 Remove Input Gear Retainer
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - RETAINER
(7) Remove input gear (Fig. 37).
(8) Remove bottom tabbed thrust washer from low
range planetary (Fig. 38).
Fig. 36 Remove Input Gear Thrust Plate
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - THRUST PLATE
Fig. 37 Remove Input Gear From Planetary
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - LOW RANGE PLANETARY
CLEANING
Clean the transfer case parts with a standard
parts cleaning solvent. Remove all traces of sealer
from the cases and retainers with a scraper and
3M™ all purpose cleaner. Use compressed air to
remove solvent residue from oil feed passages in the
case halves, retainers, gears, and shafts.
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