Dodge Dakota (ND). Manual — part 1139

11. Install clutch shaft snap-ring (1)

12. Inspect mode fork assembly. Replace pads and

bushing (3) if necessary. Replace fork tube (4) if
bushings inside tube are worn or damaged. Also
check springs and slider bracket (1). Replace
worn or damaged components.

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13. Install mode sleeve (2) in mode fork (3). Then

install assembled sleeve and fork on mainshaft
(1). Be sure mode sleeve splines are engaged in
differential splines.

14. Install mode fork and mainshaft assembly (1,2) in

case. Rotate mainshaft (1) slightly to engage shaft
with low range gears.

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15. Rotate mode fork pin into shift sector slot.

16. Install shift rail (1) with the taper to the rear of the

transfer case. Be sure rail is seated in both
shift forks.

17. Install detent plunger (1), detent spring (4), and

detent plug (3) in case.

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FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN

1. Install front output shaft.

2. Install drive chain (2). Engage chain with front out-

put shaft sprocket teeth.

3. Install drive sprocket (1). Engage drive sprocket

teeth with chain (2). Then engage sprocket splines
with mainshaft splines.

4. Install drive sprocket snap-ring (2).

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