Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2475

21 - 840 TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD
TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD (Continued)
(6) Install synchro hub retaining ring (Fig. 66). Be
sure ring is fully seated before proceeding.
Fig. 66 Synchro Hub Retaining Ring Installation
1 - SNAP-RING PLIERS
2 - SYNCHRONIZER HUB
3 - HUB RETAINING RING
(7) Install sliding clutch (sleeve) on synchro hub
(Fig. 67).
Fig. 67 Sliding Clutch Installation
1 - SLIDING CLUTCH
2 - SYNCHRONIZER HUB
CAUTION: The sliding clutch must be correctly
positioned to ensure proper shifting. Position the
clutch on the hub so a clutch spline is centered
over each strut as shown (Fig. 68). If the clutch is
installed so a gap between splines is aligned with
one or more struts, gear clash will result.
Fig. 68 Correct Alignment Of Struts And Sliding
1 - SLEEVE TOOTH ALIGNED WITH STRUT
2 - STRUT
3 - SLEEVE TOOTH NOTALIGNED WITH STRUT
4 - STRUT
(8) Support front case on wood blocks so case inte-
rior is facing up. Place blocks between mounting
studs on forward surface of case. Be sure blocks will
not interfere with input gear installation.
(9) Lubricate mainshaft components with trans-
mission fluid.
(10) Lubricate sector shaft with transmission fluid
and install shift sector in case (Fig. 69). Position slot
in sector so it will be aligned with shift fork pin
when shift forks are installed.
(11) Assemble and install range fork and hub (Fig.
70). Be sure hub is properly seated in low range gear
and engaged to the input gear.
(12) Align and insert range fork pin in shift sector
slot.
BR/BE
Clutch