Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2508

BR/BE
TRANSFER CASE - NV241LD (Continued)
(6) Align and install low range/input gear assem-
bly in front case (Fig. 58). Be sure low range gear
pinions are engaged in annulus gear and that input
gear shaft is fully seated in front bearing.
(7) Install snap-ring to hold input/low range gear
into front bearing (Fig. 59).
Fig. 58 Input/Low Range Gear Installation
1 - ANNULUS GEAR
2 - INPUT/LOW RANGE GEAR
Fig. 59 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.
TRANSFER CASE - NV241LD
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. 60). Tighten to 21 N·m (16 ft. lbs.) of torque.
Fig. 60 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. 61).
Fig. 61 Drive Sprocket Installation
1 - MAINSHAFT
2 - DRIVE SPROCKET
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