Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1804

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(11) Check seal ring on rear clutch retainer hub
and seal rings on input shaft (Fig. 43). Also verify
that shaft seal rings are installed in sequence shown.
(12) Install rear clutch thrust washer (Fig. 44).
Use additional petroleum jelly to hold washer in
place if necessary.
Fig. 43 Input Shaft Seal Ring Location
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - TEFLON SEAL RING
3 - PLASTIC SEAL RING
4 - REAR CLUTCH RETAINER
Fig. 44 Installing Rear Clutch Thrust Washer
1 - REAR CLUTCH RETAINER
2 - REAR CLUTCH THRUST WASHER (FIBER)
(13) Align clutch discs in front clutch and install
front clutch on rear clutch (Fig. 45). Rotate front
clutch retainer back and forth until completely
seated on rear clutch retainer.
(14) Coat intermediate shaft thrust washer with
petroleum jelly. Then install washer in rear clutch
hub (Fig. 46). Use enough petroleum jelly to hold
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washer in place. Be sure grooved side of washer faces
rearward (toward output shaft) as shown. Also note
that washer only fits one way in clutch hub. Note
thickness of this washer. It is a select fit part and is
used to control transmission end play.
Fig. 45 Assembling Front And Rear Clutch Units
1 - TURN FRONT CLUTCH BACK & FORTH UNTIL SEATED
2 - REAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 46 Installing Intermediate Shaft Thrust Plate
1 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT THRUST WASHER
2 - INPUT SHAFT
3 - REAR CLUTCH RETAINER HUB
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