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MANUAL - NV1500 (Continued)
(4) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
bolt threads, bolt shanks and under bolt heads (Fig.
69).
Fig. 69 RETAINER AND HOUSING BOLTS
1 - MOPAR GASKET MAKER
2 - RETAINER AND HOUSING BOLTS
3 - APPLY SEALER TO UNDERSIDE OF BOLT HEAD, SHANK
AND THREADS
(5) Start first two bolts in retainer (Fig. 70). It
may be necessary to move retainer rearward (with
pilot stud) in order to start bolts.
(6) Remove Pilot Stud 8120 and install last
retainer bolt (Fig. 70).
(7) Tighten all three retainer bolts to 22 N·m (16
ft. lbs.).
NOTE: All bolts except the reverse idler shaft bolts
have o-rings to seal the bolts to the transmission
case. Inspect the o-rings to ensure that they are in
good condition.
Fig. 70 PILOT STUD AND RETAINER BOLTS
1 - BEARING RETAINER BOLT
2 - REAR HOUSING
REVERSE IDLER
(1) Remove geartrain and housing assembly from
support stand with aid of helper.
(2) Assemble shaft, gear and washer (without
bearing or support) and install into housing (Fig. 71).
NOTE: The small shoulder on the reverse idler gear
goes toward the front of the transmission.
Fig. 71 REVERSE IDLER ASSEMBLY
1 - SUPPORT
2 - BEARING
3 - WASHER
4 - GEAR
5 - SHAFT
(3) Apply Mopar
sealer to underside of idler shaft and support bolt
heads, bolt shanks and bolt threads (Fig. 69).
(4) Align hole in housing with threaded hole in
shaft and start shaft rear bolt a few threads.
(5) Install bearing into position.
(6) Install segment (Fig. 71), align housing hole
with segment threaded hole, and start support bolt a
few threads.
(7) Tighten large idler shaft bolt to 43 N·m (31.7
ft. lbs.). Tighten small idler shaft bolt to 22 N·m
(16.2 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Verify idler shaft and support segment
are properly seated and firmly in place while tight-
ening the shaft bolts. The segment, housing or
shaft threads can be damaged if the idler shaft is
allowed to shift out of position.
Gasket Maker or equivalent
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