Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1722

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV3500 (Continued)
(5) Install new fifth-reverse hub snap ring (Fig.
54). Verify snap ring is seated in the groove.
Fig. 54 FIFTH/REVERSE SYNCHRO HUB SNAP RING
1 - FIFTH-REVERSE SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY
2 - SNAP RING
3 - PRESS BED
4 - PRESS BLOCKS
(6) Install fifth gear synchro ring in synchro hub
and sleeve (Fig. 55).
Fig. 55 FIFTH GEAR SYNCHRO RING
1 - FIFTH-SPEED SYNCHRO RING
2 - FIFTH-REVERSE SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV3500
(7) Install fifth gear bearing. Spread bearing only
enough to clear shoulder on output shaft (Fig. 56).
Verify bearing is properly seated.
Fig. 56 FIFTH GEAR BEARING
1 - SHAFT SHOULDER
2 - FIFTH GEAR BEARING
(8) Install fifth gear on shaft and onto bearing
(Fig. 57).
Fig. 57 FIFTH GEAR
1 - FIFTH GEAR
2 - BEARING
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