Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1775

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV4500 (Continued)
(28) Install reverse clutch gear on first gear (Fig.
99). Verify clutch gear is seated on shaft splines.
(29) Install reverse clutch gear snap ring with
heavy duty snap ring pliers (Fig. 99). Verify snap
ring is seated in groove.
NOTE: Reverse gear will not fit properly if snap ring
is not seated.
Fig. 99 FIRST GEAR AND CLUTCH GEAR
1 - FIRST GEAR
2 - REVERSE CLUTCH GEAR SNAP RING
3 - REVERSE CLUTCH GEAR
(30) Install stop ring on clutch cone (Fig. 100). Ver-
ify stop ring is seated on cone taper.
Fig. 100 CLUTCH GEAR STOP RING
1 - REVERSE GEAR STOP RING
2 - CLUTCH GEAR
3 - FIRST GEAR
(31) Install reverse gear bearing spacer on main-
shaft and seat against reverse clutch gear snap ring
(Fig. 101).
(32) Install reverse gear bearing on mainshaft
(Fig. 101).
(33) If reverse gear sleeve and struts were disas-
sembled for service, reassemble sleeve, struts and
springs as follows:
Fig. 101 REVERSE GEAR BEARING AND SPACER
1 - REVERSE GEAR BEARING
2 - BEARING SPACER
3 - FIRST GEAR
CAUTION: The reverse sleeve will fit either way on
the hub. Verify tapered side of the sleeve faces
rearward.
(a) Position sleeve on hub so tapered side of
sleeve faces rearward. (Fig. 102).
(b) Rotate sleeve to align teeth on sleeve and
hub. Sleeve will slide easily into place on hub when
properly aligned.
(c) Install springs in gear hub (Fig. 102). Use
petroleum jelly to hold springs in place if desired.
Fig. 102 REVERSE GEAR SYNCHRO ASSEMBLY
1 - REVERSE GEAR
2 - SLEEVE
3 - SPRING (3)
4 - STRUT (3)
5 - HUB
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