Dodge Ram Truck 1500-2500-3500. Manual — part 1553

CENTER SUPPORT

1. Install center support (1) countershaft roller bearing

race with Installer/Remover 9617 (2) and Handle
C-4171.

2. Install center support (1) mainshaft roller bearing

race with Installer/Remover 9668 (2) and Handle
C-4171.

3. Install center support (1) race retainer screw (2)

and tighten to 22 N·m (16 ft. lbs.).

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REAR HOUSING

1. Install mainshaft bearing (1) in rear housing with

hammer and driver.

2. Install mainshaft bearing (1) retainer (2). Apply

Mopar

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Lock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent to

retainer bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (88 in. lbs.).

3. Install shift rail roller bearing (1) with Installer 8475

(2).

4. Install countershaft bearing with Installer 9624 (1)

and Handle C-4171 (2).

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5. Install idler gear (1) in rear housing (2).

6. Install idler gear bearing (1) in idler gear (2).

7. Install idler gear (1) shaft support (2).

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8. Install idler gear (1) shaft (2).

9. Install shaft bolt and align idler gear shaft (1) with

shaft bolt (2).

10. Apply Mopar

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Lock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent

to idler shaft bolt. Tighten bolt (1) in rear housing
(2) to 25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).

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