Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2140

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TRANSFER CASE - NV241 GENII (Continued)
(2) Align oil pump with mainshaft and align shift
rail with bore in rear case. Then install rear case and
oil pump assembly (Fig. 77).
Fig. 77 Install Rear Case
1 - REAR CASE
2 - FRONT CASE
(3) Install 4-5 rear case-to front case bolts (Fig. 78)
to hold rear case in position. Tighten bolts snug but
not to specified torque at this time.
CAUTION: Verify that shift rail, and case alignment
dowels are seated before installing any bolts. Case
could be cracked if shaft rail or dowels are mis-
aligned.
(4) Apply Loctite™ 242 to remainder of rear case-
to-front case bolt threads and install bolts. Tighten
bolts to 20-27 N·m (15-24 ft. lbs.),
(5) Install rear output bearing snap-ring (Fig. 79)
to output shaft.
SEAL BOOT
(1) Install the front output shaft seal slinger with
Installer 8840. Install the slinger onto the shaft until
the tool contacts the rear of the output shaft.
(2) Install a new seal boot clamp onto the seal
boot.
(3) Install the seal boot and clamp onto the slinger
hub and tighten the clamp with Crimp Tool C-4975-A.
TRANSFER CASE - NV241 GENII
Fig. 78 Install Case Bolts
1 - REAR CASE
2 - FRONT CASE
3 - BOLT
Fig. 79 Install Output Shaft Retaining Ring
1 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING
3 - RETAINING RING
4 - TRANSFER CASE
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