Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 1932

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OVERDRIVE UNIT (Continued)
(16) Install direct clutch spring (Fig. 157). Be sure
spring is properly seated on spring plate.
Fig. 157 Direct Clutch Spring Installation
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6227-2
2 - DIRECT CLUTCH SPRING
3 - CLUTCH HUB
4 - PRESS PLATES
NOTE: The direct clutch in a 48RE transmission
uses 23 single-sided clutch discs.
(17) Assemble and install direct clutch pack on
hub as follows:
(a) Install direct clutch reaction plate on clutch
hub first. Note that one side of reaction plate is
counterbored. Be sure this side faces rearward.
Splines at rear of hub are raised slightly. Counter-
bore in plate fits over raised splines. Plate should
be flush with this end of hub (Fig. 158).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 48RE
Fig. 158 Correct Position Of Direct Clutch Reaction
1 -
REACTION PLATE COUNTERBORE
2 - DIRECT CLUTCH REACTION PLATE (FLUSH WITH END OF HUB)
3 - CLUTCH HUB
(b) Install first clutch disc with internal splines
friction side up, followed by a disc with external
lugs friction side up. Continue alternating internal
and external discs until all discs have been
installed.
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