Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2155

21 - 452 TRANSFER CASE - NV271
TRANSFER CASE - NV271 (Continued)
(3) Remove rear case-to-front case bolts (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 Remove Case Half Bolts
1 - FRONT CASE HALF
2 - REAR CASE HALF
3 - BOLTS
(4) Remove the rear output shaft bearing inner
snap-ring (Fig. 10) from the output shaft using suit-
able snap-ring pliers.
(5) Remove the rear output shaft bearing inner
snap-ring (Fig. 11) from the output shaft.
(6) Loosen rear case with pry tool to break sealer
bead. Insert tool at each end of case (Fig. 12).
Fig. 10 Remove Rear Bearing Inner Snap-Ring
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - REAR CASE HALF
3 - SNAP-RING
Fig. 11 Remove Rear Bearing Inner Snap-Ring
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - REAR CASE HALF
3 - SNAP-RING
Fig. 12 Separate Front and Rear Case Halves
1 - FRONT CASE HALF
2 - REAR CASE HALF
DR