Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2460

BR/BE
TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD (Continued)
(5) Loosen rear case with pry tool to break sealer
bead. Insert tool in slot at each end of case (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12 Loosening Rear Case (Breaking Sealer
1 - SLOT
2 - REAR CASE
3 - PRY TOOL
(6) Unseat rear case from alignment dowels (Fig.
13).
Fig. 13 Removing Rear Case From Alignment
1 - CASE DOWELS (2)
2 - REAR CASE
Bead)
Dowels
TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD
(7) Remove rear case and oil pump assembly from
front case.
(8) Remove shift rail cup and spring (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14 Shift Rail Cup And Spring Removal
1 - SHIFT RAIL
2 - SPRING
3 - CUP
(9) Remove front sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15 Removing Front Sprocket Retaining Ring
1 - FRONT SPROCKET
2 - RETAINING RING
3 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
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