Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1895

5. Remove the rear output shaft bearing inner snap-

ring (3) from the output shaft (1).

6. Loosen rear case (2) from front case (1) with pry

tool to break sealer bead. Insert tool at each end of
case.

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7. Unseat rear case from alignment dowels.

8. Remove the rear case (2) from the front case (1).

FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT AND DRIVE CHAIN

1. Remove the oil pick-up tube (3) and screen from

the front case half (1).

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2. Remove the front output shaft (1) drive sprocket (2)

retaining ring (3).

3. Remove the rear output shaft (1) drive sprocket (2)

retaining ring (3).

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4. Pull front sprocket (3), rear sprocket, and chain (2)

upward until clear of the front and rear output shaft
sprocket splines.

5. Remove chain and sprockets as an assembly.

SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT

1. Remove the bolts (3) that hold the shift motor

assembly (2) to the transfer case (1).

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