Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2228

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TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII (Continued)
FRONT AND REAR CASES
Inspect the cases for wear and damage.
Check case condition. If leaks were a problem, look
for gouges and severe scoring of case sealing sur-
faces. Also make sure the front case mounting studs
are in good condition.
Check the front case mounting studs and vent
tube. The tube can be secured with Loctite™ 271 or
680 if loose. The stud threads can be cleaned up with
a die if necessary. Also check condition of the fill/
drain plug threads in the rear case. The threads can
be repaired with a thread chaser or tap if necessary.
Or the threads can be repaired with Helicoil stain-
less steel inserts if required.
OIL PUMP/OIL PICKUP
Examine the oil pump pickup parts. Replace the
pump if any part appears to be worn or damaged. Do
not disassemble the pump as individual parts are not
available. The pump is only available as a complete
assembly. The pickup screen, hose, and tube are the
only serviceable parts and are available separately.
ASSEMBLY
BEARINGS AND SEALS
Fig. 42 Remove Input Gear Bearing
1 - INPUT GEAR BEARING
2 - FRONT CASE
(1) Remove the input shaft bearing (Fig. 42) from
the front case with suitable snap-ring pliers.
(2) Transfer the retaining ring to the new bearing
if necessary and install the bearing into the front
case.
(3) Remove the front output shaft bearing retain-
ing ring from inside the front case half.
(4) Using Installer 6436 and Handle C-4171,
remove front output shaft bearing.
TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII
Fig. 43 Install Front Output Shaft Bearing
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - INSTALLER 6953
3 - HANDLE C-4171
(5) Start front output shaft bearing in case. Then
seat bearing with Handle C-4171 and Installer 6953
(Fig. 43).
(6) Install front output shaft bearing retaining
ring.
Fig. 44 Front Output Shaft Rear Bearing Removal
1 - REAR CASE
2 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4454-1 AND L-4454-3
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 8148
(7) Remove the front output shaft rear bearing
with the screw and jaws from Remover L-4454 and
Cup 8148 (Fig. 44).
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