Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1767

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV4500 (Continued)
(8) Install reverse idler gear in case (Fig. 68).
(9) Install idler gear rear thrust washer between
idler gear and case boss (Fig. 68).
Fig. 68 IDLER GEAR
1 - REAR THRUST WASHER
2 - REVERSE IDLER GEAR
3 - FRONT THRUST WASHER
(10) Align idler gear bearings and thrust washers
with a drift.
(11) Install reverse idler shaft with notched end of
shaft facing countershaft (Fig. 69).
Fig. 69 REVERSE IDLER SHAFT
1 - COUNTERSHAFT
2 - SHAFT NOTCH
3 - REVERSE IDLER SHAFT
(12) Lift countershaft upward and position wood
block between front of shaft and case (Fig. 70).
Fig. 70 SUPPORTING COUNTERSHAFT
1 - COUNTERSHAFT
2 - WOOD BLOCK
(13) Install rear bearing cone on countershaft with
Installer C-4040 (Fig. 71).
Fig. 71 COUNTERSHAFT REAR BEARING
1 - INSTALLER
2 - REAR BEARING
3 - COUNTERSHAFT
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