Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1768

BR/BE
SHIFT COVER (Continued)
Fig. 101 Remove Shift Tower
1 - SHIFT TOWER
2 - TRANSMISSION
Fig. 102 Remove Shift Tower Isolator Plate
1 - ISOLATOR PLATE
2 - TRANSMISSION
MANUAL - NV5600
INSTALLATION
(1) Shift transmission into third gear.
(2) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, isola-
tor plate, and transmission gear case with suitable
wax and grease remover.
(3) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker, or equivalent, to
the sealing surface of the transmission. Do not over
apply sealant.
(4) Install the isolator plate onto the transmission,
metal side down.
(5) Install the shift tower onto the isolator plate.
No sealant is necessary between the shift tower and
top of the isolator plate.
(6) Verify that the shift tower, isolator plate, and
the shift tower bushings are properly aligned.
(7) Install the bolts to hold the shift tower to the
isolator plate and the transmission gear case.
Tighten the shift tower bolts to 8–10 N·m (7–9 ft.
lbs.).
(8) Install the shift lever extension, shift boot, and
bezel.
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