Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 2554

BR/BE
TRANSFER CASE - NV241HD (Continued)
(7) Apply Mopar Silicone Sealer to mating surface
of PTO cover and to cover bolt shanks and underside
of bolt heads. Then install and tighten bolts to 27-34
N·m (20-25 ft. lbs.) torque.
INSTALLATION
(1) Align and seat transfer case on transmission.
Be sure transfer case input gear splines are aligned
with transmission output shaft. Align splines by
rotating transfer case rear output shaft yoke if nec-
essary. Do not install any transfer case attaching
nuts until the transfer case is completely seated
against the transmission.
(2) Install and tighten transfer case attaching
nuts. Tighten nuts to 30-41 N·m (20-30 ft.lbs.).
(3) Install rear crossmember.
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSFER CASE
DESCRIPTION
Plug, Detent
Bolt, Diff. Case
Plug, Drain/Fill
Bolt, Extension Housing
Bolt, Front Brg. Retainer
Bolt, Case Half
Nut, Front Yoke
Screw, Oil Pump
Nut, Range Lever
Bolt, Rear Retainer
Nuts, Mounting
Bolts, U-Joint
Vacuum Switch
(4) Remove jack stand from under transmission.
(5) Align and connect propeller shafts. (Refer to 3 -
DIFFERENTIAL
SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
(6) Connect vacuum harness and vent hose.
(7) Connect shift rod to transfer case lever or floor
shift arm. Use channel lock style pliers to press rod
back into lever grommet.
(8) Adjust shift linkage, if necessary.
(9) Fill transfer case with recommended transmis-
sion fluid and install fill plug.
(10) Install skid plate, if equipped. (Refer to 13 -
FRAMES & BUMPERS/FRAME/TRANSFER CASE
SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION)
(11) Lower vehicle
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N-m
16-24
17-27
40-45
35-46
16-27
35-46
122-176
1.2-1.8
27-34
35-46
30-41
19
20-34
TRANSFER CASE - NV241HD
& DRIVELINE/PROPELLER
Ft. Lbs.
12-18
15-24
30-40
26-34
12-24
26-34
90-130
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20-25
26-34
20-30
17
15-25
21 - 919
In. Lbs.
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12-15
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