Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2192

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TRANSFER CASE - NV243 (Continued)
(4) Remove front output shaft from bearing in case
(Fig. 19).
Fig. 19 Remove Front Output Shaft
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
(5) Pull mainshaft assembly out of input gear,
mode sleeve, and case (Fig. 20).
Fig. 20 Remove Mainshaft
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - MAINSHAFT
TRANSFER CASE - NV243
(6) Remove mode fork, mode sleeve, and shift rail
as assembly (Fig. 21). Note which way the sleeve fits
in the fork (long side of sleeve goes to front).
Fig. 21 Mode Fork And Sleeve Removal
1 - MODE SLEEVE
2 - MODE FORK AND RAIL
(7) Remove range fork retaining ring.
(8) Remove range fork and hub as an assembly
(Fig. 22). Note fork position for installation reference.
Fig. 22 Range Fork And Hub Removal
1 - RANGE HUB
2 - RANGE FORK
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