Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2205

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TRANSFER CASE - NV243 (Continued)
(16) Install mainshaft into the transfer case (Fig.
64). Guide mainshaft through the mode and range
sleeves and into the input gear.
Fig. 64 Install Mainshaft
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - MAINSHAFT
(17) Install new o-ring on detent plug (Fig. 65).
(18) Install detent plunger, spring, and plug (Fig.
66). Tighten the plug to 16-25 N·m (12-18 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 65 O-Ring Installation On Detent Plug
1 - O-RING
2 - DETENT PLUG
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Install the front output shaft (Fig. 67) into the
front output shaft bearing.
(2) Install the front output shaft retaining ring
(Fig. 68) onto the output shaft.
(3) Install the new front output shaft seal with
Installer MB991168A
(4) Insert front sprocket in drive chain.
Fig. 66 Install Detent Plug, Spring, and Plunger
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - DETENT PLUG
3 - DETENT SPRING
4 - DETENT PLUNGER
Fig. 67 Install Front Output Shaft
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
Fig. 68 Install Front Output Shaft Snap-ring - Typical
1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - SNAP-RING
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