Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2473

21 - 838 TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD
TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD (Continued)
Fig. 58 Install Input Gear Snap-Ring
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - SNAP-RING
(8) Clean gasket sealer residue from retainer and
inspect retainer for cracks or other damage.
(9) Apply a 3 mm (1/8 in.) bead of Mopar Gasket
Maker, or equivalent silicone adhesive, to sealing
surface of retainer.
(10) Align cavity in seal retainer with fluid return
hole in front of case.
CAUTION: Do not block fluid return cavity on seal-
ing surface of retainer when applying Mopar Gas-
ket Maker, or equivalent silicone adhesive sealer.
Seal failure and fluid leak can result.
(11) Install bolts to hold retainer to transfer case
(Fig. 59). Tighten to 21 N·m (16 ft. lbs.) of torque.
Fig. 59 Install Front Bearing Retainer
1 - FRONT BEARING RETAINER
SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT
(1) Lubricate mainshaft splines with recommended
transmission fluid.
(2) Install drive sprocket on mainshaft (Fig. 60).
Fig. 60 Drive Sprocket Installation
1 - MAINSHAFT
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET
(3) Install brass stop ring on drive sprocket (Fig.
61).
Fig. 61 Synchro Stop Ring Installation
1 - BRASS STOP RING
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET
(4) Install 3 synchro struts and 2 springs in hub as
follows:
(a) Insert first strut in hub (Fig. 62). Strut
shoulders rest (and slide) on sides hub slot as
shown.
(b) Insert hooked end of first spring in center of
strut to secure it. Then work spring into hub (Fig.
63).
BR/BE