Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2154

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TRANSFER CASE - NV271 (Continued)
(7) Remove rear extension bolts (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Remove Extension Housing Bolts
1 - EXTENSION HOUSING
2 - BOLTS
(8) Remove rear extension housing (Fig. 6). Tap
extension once or twice with a plastic mallet to break
sealer bead and loosen it.
Fig. 6 Remove Extension Housing
1 - REAR CASE HALF
2 - EXTENSION HOUSING
TRANSFER CASE - NV271
OIL PUMP AND REAR CASE
(1) Disengage the oil pump pick-up tube (Fig. 7)
from the oil pump.
NOTE: The oil pump pick-up tube seals to the oil
pump with an o-ring. Verify that the o-ring was
removed with the tube and is in good condition.
Replace the o-ring if necessary.
(2) Remove the oil pump (Fig. 8).
Fig. 7 Disengage The Oil Pick-up From Oil Pump
1 - OIL PUMP
2 - OIL PICK-UP TUBE
Fig. 8 Remove Oil Pump
1 - REAR CASE HALF
2 - REAR OUTPUT SHAFT
3 - OIL PUMP
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