Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1451

3. Support the transmission (1) with a transmission

jack (2) or suitable lifting device.

4. 2WD Vehicles - Remove the transmission mount

nuts (3).

5. Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember

(2).

6. 4WD Vehicles - Remove the transmission mount

nuts (5).

7. Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember

(3).

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INSTALLATION

1. On Light Duty Vehicles, install the crossmember

(2) and the bolts (4). Tighten the bolts to 102 N·m
(75 ft. lbs.).

2. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to

54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).

3. On Heavy Duty Vehicles, install the crossmember

(4) and the bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to 115 N·m
(85 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to

54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).

5. Remove the transmission support (2).

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6. Install the transfer case skid plate (3 - if equipped)

(Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/
TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION).

TRAILER HITCH

REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear bumper (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR BUMPER - REMOVAL).

2. On Light Duty Vehicles, remove the hitch bolts (7)

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3. On Heavy Duty Vehicles, remove the hitch bolts (8)

4. Disconnect all wire harness support push pins.

5. Remove the rear two cargo box bolts (3) and

loosen the remaining bolts (Refer to 23 - BODY/
EXTERIOR/CARGO BOX - REMOVAL).

6. Using a suitable lifting device, lift and support the

rear of the cargo box and remove the hitch.

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