DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OVERDRIVE UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into PARK.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove transfer case, if equipped.
(4) Mark propeller shaft universal joint(s) and axle
pinion yoke, or the companion fl

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OVERDRIVE PISTON
(1) Remove overdrive piston thrust plate (Fig.
121). Retain thrust plate. It is a select fit part and
may possibly be reused.(2) Remove intermediate shaft spacer (Fig. 122).
Retain sp

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual OVERDRIVE CLUTCH PACK
(1) Remove overdrive clutch pack wire retaining
ring (Fig. 124).
(2) Remove overdrive clutch pack (Fig. 125).
(3) Note position of clutch pack components for
assembly reference (

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (3) Remove TorxŸ head screws that attach access
cover and gasket to overdrive case (Fig. 129).
(4) Remove access cover and gasket (Fig. 130).
(5) Expand output shaft bearing snap-ring with
expanding-

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual DIRECT CLUTCH, HUB AND SPRING
WARNING: THE NEXT STEP IN DISASSEMBLY
INVOLVES COMPRESSING THE DIRECT CLUTCH
SPRING. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT PROPER
EQUIPMENT BE USED TO COMPRESS THE SPRING AS
SPR

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (6) Release press load slowly and completely (Fig.
137).
(7) Remove Special Tool 6227-1. Then remove
clutch pack from hub (Fig. 137). Note the orientation
of the clutch discs. The clutch pack consists

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (3) Remove overrunning clutch assembly with
expanding type snap-ring pliers (Fig. 140). Insert pli-
ers into clutch hub. Expand pliers to grip hub splines
and remove clutch with counterclockwise, twis

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (9) Mark annulus gear and output shaft for assem-
bly alignment reference (Fig. 144). Use punch or
scriber to mark gear and shaft.
(10) Remove snap-ring that secures annulus gear
on output shaft (Fig.

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual Check the lugs on the clutch plates for wear. The
plates should slide freely in the drum. Replace the
plates or drum if binding occurs.
Check condition of the annulus gear, direct clutch
hub, clutch d

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DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual (5) Slide clutch drum forward and install inner
retaining ring (Fig. 149).
(6) Install rear bearing and snap-ring on output
shaft (Fig. 150). Be sure locating ring groove in bear-
ing is toward rear.
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