Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1896

2. Remove the shift motor assembly (2) from the

transfer case (1).

3. Remove the sector support with Socket 9033.

4. Loosen detent plug (2).

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5. Remove detent plug (2), spring (3), and plunger

(4). Note that the plug has an O-ring seal. Remove
and discard this seal.

6. Using a screw mounted in a slide hammer, remove

the front output shaft seal.

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7. Remove the front output shaft snap-ring (2).

8. Remove front output shaft (2) from bearing in front

case (1).

9. Pull mainshaft assembly (2) out of input gear,

mode sleeve, and front case (1).

10. Remove mode fork (2), mode sleeve (1), and shift

rail (2) as assembly. Note which way the sleeve
fits in the fork (long side of sleeve goes to front or
the points on the sleeve teeth go to the rear of
case).

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11. Remove range fork (2) and hub (1) as an assem-

bly. Note fork position for installation reference.

12. Remove the shift sector (1).

MAINSHAFT

1. Remove the clutch gear (2) from the output shaft

(1).

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