Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2163

21 - 460 TRANSFER CASE - NV271
TRANSFER CASE - NV271 (Continued)
1 - PLANETARY CARRIER
2 - REAR THRUST WASHER
3 - FRONT THRUST WASHER
SHIFT FORKS/HUBS/SLEEVES
Check condition of the shift forks and mode fork
shift rail (Fig. 41). Minor nicks on the shift rail can
be smoothed with 320-400 grit emery cloth.
Fig. 41 Shift forks
1 - RANGE FORK
2 - MODE FORK AND RAIL
3 - MODE SPRING
Fig. 40 Input Gear And Carrier Components
4 - CARRIER LOCK RING
5 - CARRIER LOCK RETAINING RING
6 - INPUT GEAR
Inspect the shift fork wear pads (Fig. 42). The
mode and range fork pads are serviceable and can be
replaced if necessary.
Fig. 42 Shift Fork And Wear Pad Locations
1 - RANGE FORK
2 - MODE FORK
3 - WEAR PADS (SERVICEABLE)
4 - WEAR PADS (SERVICEABLE)
Check both of the sleeves for wear or damage,
especially on the interior teeth. Replace the sleeves if
wear or damage is evident.
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