Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2507

21 - 872 TRANSFER CASE - NV241LD
TRANSFER CASE - NV241LD (Continued)
(16) Install new bearing with Tool Handle C-4171
and Installer 5066 (Fig. 55). The bearing bore is
chamfered at the top. Install the bearing so it is
flush with the lower edge of this chamfer (Fig. 56).
Fig. 55 Output Shaft Rear Bearing Installation
1 - HANDLE C-4171
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT INNER BEARING
3 - INSTALLER 5066
Fig. 56 Output Shaft Rear Bearing Installation Depth
1 - BEARING (SEATED) AT LOWER EDGE OF CHAMFER
2 - CHAMFER
INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Lubricate gears and thrust washers (Fig. 57)
with recommended transmission fluid.
(2) Install first thrust washer in low range gear
(Fig. 57). Be sure washer tabs are properly aligned in
gear notches.
(3) Install input gear in low range gear. Be sure
input gear is fully seated.
(4) Install remaining thrust washer in low range
gear and on top of input gear. Be sure washer tabs
are properly aligned in gear notches.
(5) Install retainer on input gear and install snap-
ring.
Fig. 57 Input/Low Range Gear Components
1 - SNAP-RING
2 - RETAINER PLATE
3 - INPUT GEAR
4 - LOW RANGE GEAR
5 - THRUST WASHERS
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