Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2553

21 - 918 TRANSFER CASE - NV241HD
TRANSFER CASE - NV241HD (Continued)
(8) Check stud at end of case halves (Fig. 94). If
stud was loosened or came out during disassembly,
apply Loctite™ 242 to stud threads and reseat stud
in case.
(9) Apply Loctite™ 242 to remainder of rear case-
to-front case bolt threads and install bolts. Be sure
lock washers are used on studs/bolts at case ends.
Tighten bolts, or stud nuts as follows:
• flange head bolts to 47-61 N·m (35-45 ft. lbs.)
• all other bolts/nuts to 27-34 N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 94 Washer Installation On Case Stud And
Dowel Bolts
1 - CASE STUD/BOLT
2 - WASHER
(10) Install oil pump retaining ring on mainshaft
(Fig. 95).
Fig. 95 Oil Pump Retaining Ring Installation
1 - RETAINING RING
2 - OIL PUMP
(11) Install rear output bearing and snap-ring to
output shaft.
COMPANION FLANGE
(1) Install companion flange seal on front shaft
(Fig. 96).
(2) Install companion flange on front shaft (Fig.
97). Then install and tighten flange nut to 176-271
N·m (130-200 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 96 Installing Flange Seal On Front Shaft
1 - FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - FLANGE SEAL
Fig. 97 Installing Companion Flange On Front Shaft
1 - COMPANION FLANGE
EXTENSION HOUSING AND PTO COVER
(1) Apply bead of Mopar Gasket Maker, or equiv-
alent, to mating surface of extension housing. Keep
sealer bead width to maximum of 3/16 inch. Do not
use excessive amount of sealer as excess could be dis-
placed into oil pump.
(2) Position extension housing over output shaft.
(3) Spread extension housing retaining ring and
seat extension housing on rear case. Verify that the
retaining ring is seated in output shaft rear bearing.
(4) Install retaining ring access cover.
(5) Apply Mopar Silicone Sealer, or equivalent, to
threads of extension housing bolts. Then install bolts
finger tight.
(6) Tighten extension housing bolts to 27-34 N·m
(20-25 ft. lbs.) torque.
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