Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 1880

BR/BE
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN/OUTPUT SHAFT (Continued)
(20) Install front annulus snap-ring (Fig. 212). Use
snap-ring pliers to avoid distorting ring during
installation. Also be sure ring is fully seated.
(21) Install planetary selective snap-ring with
snap-ring pliers (Fig. 213). Be sure ring is fully
seated.
(22) Turn planetary geartrain assembly over so
driving shell is facing workbench. Then support
geartrain on wood block positioned under forward
end of output shaft. This allows geartrain compo-
nents to move forward for accurate end play check.
(23) Check planetary geartrain end play with
feeler gauge (Fig. 214). Gauge goes between shoulder
on output shaft and end of rear annulus support.
(24) Geartrain end play should be 0.12 to 1.22 mm
(0.005 to 0.048 in.). If end play is incorrect, snap-ring
(or thrust washers) may have to be replaced. Snap-
rings are available in three different thicknesses for
adjustment purposes.
Fig. 212 Installing Front Annulus Snap-Ring
1 - SNAP-RING PLIERS
2 - FRONT ANNULUS SNAP-RING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 42RE
Fig. 213 Installing Planetary Selective Snap-Ring
1 - SELECTIVE SNAP-RING
2 - SNAP-RING PLIERS
Fig. 214 Checking Planetary Geartrain End Play
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - REAR ANNULUS GEAR
3 - FEELER GAUGE
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