Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2478

BR/BE
TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD (Continued)
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Install front output shaft in bearing (Fig. 78).
Fig. 78 Front Output Shaft Installation
1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - BEARING
(2) Insert front sprocket in drive chain (Fig. 79).
(3) Install drive chain around mainshaft sprocket
(Fig. 79). Then position front sprocket over front
shaft.
(4) Raise mainshaft about 2.54 cm (one inch) and
seat front sprocket on front output shaft.
Fig. 79 Drive Chain And Front Sprocket Installation
1 - DRIVE SPROCKET
2 - DRIVE CHAIN
3 - FRONT SPROCKET
4 - FRONT SHAFT
TRANSFER CASE - NV231HD
(5) If mainshaft and mode sleeve were unseated
during chain installation, align and reseat mainshaft
in input gear and hub.
(6) Install front sprocket retaining ring (Fig. 80).
Fig. 80 Front Sprocket Retaining Ring Installation
1 - FRONT SPROCKET
2 - RETAINING RING
(7) Install spring and cup on shift rail (Fig. 81).
Fig. 81 Shift Rail Spring And Cup Installation
1 - CUP
2 - SPRING
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