Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2464

BR/BE
TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD (Continued)
(3) Inspect synchronizer hub struts and springs. If
struts appear worn, remove struts and springs from
hub. Note position of springs for installation refer-
ence (Fig. 29).
Fig. 29 Synchronizer Strut And Spring Removal
1 - SYNCHRONIZER STRUTS
2 - SYNCHRONZER HUB
3 - SYNCHRONIZER SPRINGS
(4) Remove brass stop ring (Fig. 30). Discard stop
ring if worn, cracked, or any teeth are missing.
Fig. 30 Synchronizer Stop Ring Removal
1 - DRIVE SPROCKET
2 - STOP RING
TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD
(5) Remove drive sprocket (Fig. 31).
Fig. 31 Drive Sprocket Removal
1 - DRIVE SPROCKET
2 - MAINSHAFT
INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Remove front bearing retainer attaching bolts
(Fig. 32).
(2) Remove front bearing retainer. Pry retainer
loose with pry tool positioned in slots at each end of
retainer (Fig. 33).
Fig. 32 Front Bearing Retainer Bolts
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - FRONT BEARING RETAINER
3 - RETAINER BOLTS
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