Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1713

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MANUAL - NV4500 (Continued)
Fig. 113 Front Bearing Retainer
1 - DRIVE GEAR
2 - FRONT BEARING RETAINER
MAINSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Install mainshaft rear bearing cup in case and
over bearing. Tap bearing cup into place with plastic
mallet.
(2) Install rear bearing plate to hold mainshaft
and rear bearing in position (Fig. 114).
NOTE: Do not install any end play shims at this
time.
(3) Tighten rear bearing plate bolts securely.
(4) Place gear case in upright position on bench.
Either cut hole in bench to accept drive gear and
front retainer or use C-clamps to secure transmission
on bench.
NOTE: Do not leave transmission unsupported.
(5) Install Extension Rod 8161 into a suitable
threaded hole in rear of case.
(6) Mount dial indicator on extension rod and posi-
tion indicator plunger against end of mainshaft.
(7) Move mainshaft forward to remove all play
then zero dial indicator.
(8) Move mainshaft upward and record dial indica-
tor reading. Move mainshaft with pry tool positioned
between drive gear and case.
(9) End play should be 0.051-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006
in.). Select fit shims are available to adjust end play.
If end play adjustment is required, remove bearing
plate and install necessary shim.
(10) Reinstall rear bearing plate with oil hole in
bearing plate at the top (Fig. 114).
(11) Apply Mopar
bearing plate bolt threads. Install and tighten bolts
to 23 N·m (200 in. lbs.).
Fig. 114 Rear Bearing Plate
1 - BEARING PLATE OIL HOLE (AT TOP)
2 - MAINSHAFT REAR BEARING PLATE
(12) Install mainshaft fifth gear with Installer
6446 (Fig. 115). Gear is seated when it contacts rear
bearing.
Fig. 115 Mainshaft Fifth Gear
1 - MAINSHAFT FIFTH GEAR
2 - INSTALLER 6446
Lock N' Seal or equivalent to
BR/BE