Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1766

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV4500 (Continued)
the alignment dowels in the case top surface and in
the housing/adapter are tight and in good condition.
Replace the gear case or housing/adapter if cracked
or broken.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Gaskets are not used in the transmission.
Use Mopar Silicone Sealer or equivalent on all gear
case and extension housing sealing surfaces.
COUNTERSHAFT AND REVERSE IDLER GEAR
(1) Install countershaft front bearing cup in case
with Handle C-4171 and Installer 6061-1.
(2) Install front bearing on countershaft with
Installer C-4340 (Fig. 65).
Fig. 65 COUNTERSHAFT FRONT BEARING
1 - FRONT BEARING
2 - INSTALLER
3 - COUNTERSHAFT
(3) Lubricate countershaft front bearing cup and
cone with petroleum jelly.
(4) Position gear case on end with rear of case fac-
ing up (Fig. 66).
(5) Install countershaft in gear case (Fig. 66).
NOTE: Do not install rear countershaft bearing on
countershaft at this time.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV4500
Fig. 66 COUNTERSHAFT IN GEAR CASE
1 - GEAR CASE
2 - COUNTERSHAFT
(6) Lubricate reverse idler gear bearings with
petroleum jelly and install first bearing and second
bearing (Fig. 67).
(7) Install idler gear front thrust washer on boss
in gear case (Fig. 67). Coat thrust washer with lib-
eral quantity of petroleum jelly to hold it in place.
Fig. 67 IDLER GEAR FRONT THRUST WASHER
1 - IDLER GEAR FRONT THRUST WASHER ON BOSS
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