Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2530

BR/BE
TRANSFER CASE - NV241HD (Continued)
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN
(1) Remove output bearing retaining ring with
heavy duty snap-ring pliers.
(2) Remove output shaft bearing.
(3) Note position of bolts that attach rear case to
front case (Fig. 6). Some bolts/studs at ends of case
require flat washers. Mark position of these bolts
with paint or scriber.
(4) Remove rear case-to-front case bolts.
Fig. 6 Removing Case Attaching Bolts
1 - REAR CASE
2 - STUD
3 - NUT AND WASHER
4 - SOCKET
(5) Loosen rear case with pry tool to break sealer
bead. Insert tool in slot at each end of case (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7 Loosening Rear Case (Breaking Sealer Bead)
1 - SLOT
2 - REAR CASE
3 - PRY TOOL
TRANSFER CASE - NV241HD
(6) Unseat rear case from alignment dowels (Fig.
8).
Fig. 8 Removing Rear Case From Alignment Dowels
1 - CASE DOWELS (2)
2 - REAR CASE
(7) Remove rear case and oil pump assembly from
front case.
(8) Remove shift rail cup and spring (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 Shift Rail Cup And Spring Removal
1 - SHIFT RAIL
2 - SPRING
3 - CUP
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