oil DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

The driver selects a particular gear by moving the
shift lever to the desired gear position. This move-
ment moves the internal transmission shift compo-
nents to begin the shift sequence. As the shift lever
moves the selected shift rail, the shift fork attached
to that rail begins to move. The fork is positioned in
a groove in the outer circumference of the synchro-
nizer sleeve. As the shift fork moves the synchronizer
sleeve, the synchronizer begins to speed-up or slow
down the selected gear (depending on whether the
driver is up-shifting or down-shifting). The synchro-
nizer does this by having the synchronizer hub
splined to the mainshaft, or the countershaft in some
cases, and moving the blocker ring into contact with
the gear's friction cone. As the blocker ring and fric-
tion cone come together, the gear speed is brought up
or down to the speed of the synchronizer. As the two
speeds match, the splines on the inside of the syn-
chronizer sleeve become aligned with the teeth on
the blocker ring and the friction cone and eventually
will slide over the teeth, locking the gear to the
mainshaft, or countershaft, through the synchronizer.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
LOW LUBRICANT LEVEL
A low transmission lubricant level is generally the
result of a leak, inadequate lubricant fill or an incor-
rect lubricant level check. A correct lubricant level
check can only be made when the vehicle is level.
Also allow the lubricant to settle for a minute or so
before checking. These recommendations will ensure
an accurate check and avoid an underfill or overfill
condition. Always check the lubricant level after any
addition of fluid to avoid an incorrect lubricant level
condition.
Leaks can occur at the mating surfaces of the gear
case, adaptor or extension housing, or from the front/
rear seals. A suspected leak could also be the result
of an overfill condition. Leaks at the rear of the
extension or adapter housing will be from the hous-
ing oil seals. Leaks at component mating surfaces
will probably be the result of inadequate sealer, gaps
in the sealer, incorrect bolt tightening or use of a
non-recommended sealer. A leak at the front of the
transmission will be from either the front bearing
retainer or retainer seal. Lubricant may be seen drip-
ping from the clutch housing after extended opera-
tion. If the leak is severe, it may also contaminate
the clutch disc causing the disc to slip, grab and or
chatter.
HARD SHIFTING
Hard shifting is usually caused by a low lubricant
level, improper or contaminated lubricants. The con-
sequence of using non-recommended lubricants isnoise, excessive wear, internal bind and hard shift-
ing. Substantial lubricant leaks can result in gear,
shift rail, synchro, and bearing damage. If a leak
goes undetected for an extended period, the first indi-
cations of component damage are usually hard shift-
ing and noise.
Component damage, incorrect clutch adjustment or
damaged clutch pressure plate or disc are additional
probable causes of increased shift effort. Incorrect
adjustment or a worn/damaged pressure plate or disc
can cause incorrect release. If clutch problem is
advanced, gear clash during shifts can result. Worn
or damaged synchro rings can cause gear clash when
shifting into any forward gear. In some new or
rebuilt transmissions, new synchro rings may tend to
stick slightly causing hard or noisy shifts. In most
cases this condition will decline as the rings wear-in.
TRANSMISSION NOISE
Most manual transmissions make some noise dur-
ing normal operation. Rotating gears generate a mild
whine that is audible, but generally only at extreme
speeds. Severe highly audible transmission noise is
generally the initial indicator of a lubricant problem.
Insufficient, improper or contaminated lubricant
will promote rapid wear of gears, synchros, shift
rails, forks and bearings. The overheating caused by
a lubricant problem, can also lead to gear breakage.
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Neutral.
(2) Remove shift boot screws from floorpan and
slide boot upward on the shift lever.
(3) Remove shift lever extension from shift tower
and lever assembly.
(4) Remove shift tower bolts (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 SHIFT TOWER
1 - SHIFT TOWER
2 - SHIFTER
3 - BOLTS
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(5) Install new oil seal in front bearing retainer
with Installer 6052 (Fig. 112). Use one or two wood
blocks to support retainer as shown. Lubricate seal
lip with petroleum jelly after installation.
(6) Clean contact surfaces of gear case and front
bearing retainer with a wax and grease remover.
(7) Apply Mopar Silicone Sealer or equivalent to
flange surface of front bearing retainer (Fig. 113).
(8) Install front bearing retainer over drive gear
and start it into case.
(9) Start front bearing retainer in gear case. Verify
retainer lube channel is at the top-center(12
O'clock)position (Fig. 113).(10) Align front bearing retainer bolt holes and tap
retainer into place with plastic mallet. Installnew
retainer bolts and tighten to 30 N´m (22 ft. lbs.) (Fig.
114).
NOTE: Never reuse the old bolts.
MAINSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Install mainshaft rear bearing cup in case and
over bearing. Tap bearing cup into place with plastic
mallet.
(2) Install rear bearing plate to hold mainshaft
and rear bearing in position (Fig. 115).
NOTE: Do not install any end play shims at this
time.
(3) Tighten rear bearing plate bolts securely.
(4) Place gear case in upright position on bench.
Either cut hole in bench to accept drive gear and
front retainer or use C-clamps to secure transmission
on bench.
NOTE: Do not leave transmission unsupported.
(5) Install Extension Rod 8161 into a suitable
threaded hole in rear of case.
(6) Mount dial indicator on extension rod and posi-
tion indicator plunger against end of mainshaft.
(7) Move mainshaft forward to remove all play
then zero dial indicator.
(8) Move mainshaft upward and record dial indica-
tor reading. Move mainshaft with pry tool positioned
between drive gear and case.
(9) End play should be 0.051-0.15 mm (0.002-0.006
in.). Select fit shims are available to adjust end play.
If end play adjustment is required, remove bearing
plate and install necessary shim.
(10) Reinstall rear bearing plate with oil hole in
bearing plate at the top (Fig. 115).
(11) Apply Mopar Lock N' Seal or equivalent to
bearing plate bolt threads. Install and tighten bolts
to 23 N´m (200 in. lbs.).
Fig. 112 BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL
1 - INSTALLER
2 - RETAINER
3 - WOOD BLOCK
Fig. 113 LOCATION OF FRONT RETAINER LUBE
CHANNEL
1 - LUBE CHANNEL
2 - FRONT RETAINER
3 - APPLY GASKET MAKER HERE
Fig. 114 FRONT BEARING RETAINER
1 - DRIVE GEAR
2 - FRONT BEARING RETAINER
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(12) Install mainshaft fifth gear with Installer
6446 (Fig. 116). Gear is seated when it contacts rear
bearing.
COUNTERSHAFT FIFTH GEAR SYNCHRO
(1) Install thrust washer pin in countershaft (Fig.
117).
(2) Install thrust washer on countershaft. Turn
washer until pin engages in washer notch (Fig. 118).
NOTE: The flat side of washer faces the rear and
cone side faces the front.
(3) Lubricate and install fifth gear bearing on
countershaft (Fig. 119).
Fig. 115 REAR BEARING PLATE
1 - BEARING PLATE OIL HOLE (AT TOP)
2 - MAINSHAFT REAR BEARING PLATE
Fig. 116 MAINSHAFT FIFTH GEAR
1 - MAINSHAFT FIFTH GEAR
2 - INSTALLER
Fig. 117 FIFTH GEAR THRUST WASHER PIN
1 - THRUST WASHER PIN
2 - COUNTERSHAFT
Fig. 118 FIFTH GEAR THRUST WASHER
1 - PIN
2 - THRUST WASHER
Fig. 119 COUNTERSHAFT FIFTH GEAR BEARING
1 - COUNTERSHAFT
2 - FIFTH GEAR NEEDLE BEARING
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IDENTIFICATION
The transmission has two identification tags
attached to the driver side upper clutch housing (Fig.
2). One tag provides the transmission part number.
The second tag provides sequencing and build date
information. The information on the tags are essen-
tial to correct parts ordering.
OPERATION
The driver selects a particular gear by moving the
shift lever to the desired gear position. As the shift
lever moves the selected shift rail, the shift fork
attached to that rail begins to move. The fork is posi-
tioned in a groove in the outer circumference of the
synchronizer sleeve. As the shift fork moves the syn-
chronizer sleeve, the synchronizer begins to speed-up
or slow down the selected gear (depending on
whether we are up-shifting or down-shifting). The
synchronizer does this by having the synchronizer
hub splined to the mainshaft or the countershaft in
some cases, and moving the blocker ring into contact
with the gear's friction cone. As the blocker ring and
friction cone come together, the gear speed is brought
up or down to the speed of the synchronizer. As the
two speeds match, the splines on the inside of the
synchronizer sleeve become aligned with the teeth on
the blocker ring and friction cone and eventually will
slide over the teeth, locking the gear to the main-
shaft or countershaft through the synchronizer.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
LOW LUBRICANT LEVEL
A low transmission lubricant level is generally the
result of a leak, inadequate lubricant fill or an incor-
rect lubricant level check. A correct lubricant level
check can only be made when the vehicle is level.
Also allow the lubricant to settle for a minute or sobefore checking. These recommendations will ensure
an accurate check and avoid an underfill or overfill
condition. Always check the lubricant level after any
addition of fluid to avoid an incorrect lubricant level
condition.
Leaks can occur at the mating surfaces of the gear
case, adaptor or extension housing, or from the front/
rear seals. A suspected leak could also be the result
of an overfill condition. Leaks at the rear of the
extension or adapter housing will be from the hous-
ing oil seals. Leaks at component mating surfaces
will probably be the result of inadequate sealer, gaps
in the sealer, incorrect bolt tightening or use of a
non-recommended sealer. A leak at the front of the
transmission will be from either the front bearing
retainer or retainer seal. Lubricant may be seen drip-
ping from the clutch housing after extended opera-
tion. If the leak is severe, it may also contaminate
the clutch disc causing the disc to slip, grab and or
chatter.
HARD SHIFTING
Hard shifting is usually caused by a low lubricant
level, improper or contaminated lubricants. The con-
sequence of using non-recommended lubricants is
noise, excessive wear, internal bind and hard shift-
ing. Substantial lubricant leaks can result in gear,
shift rail, synchro, and bearing damage. If a leak
goes undetected for an extended period, the first indi-
cations of component damage are usually hard shift-
ing and noise.
Component damage, incorrect clutch adjustment or
damaged clutch pressure plate or disc are additional
probable causes of increased shift effort. Incorrect
adjustment or a worn/damaged pressure plate or disc
can cause incorrect release. If clutch problem is
advanced, gear clash during shifts can result. Worn
or damaged synchro rings can cause gear clash when
shifting into any forward gear. In some new or
rebuilt transmissions, new synchro rings may tend to
stick slightly causing hard or noisy shifts. In most
cases this condition will decline as the rings wear-in.
TRANSMISSION NOISE
Most manual transmissions make some noise dur-
ing normal operation. Rotating gears generate a mild
whine that is audible, but generally only at extreme
speeds. Severe highly audible transmission noise is
generally the initial indicator of a lubricant problem.
Insufficient, improper or contaminated lubricant
will promote rapid wear of gears, synchros, shift
rails, forks and bearings. The overheating caused by
a lubricant problem, can also lead to gear breakage.
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Neutral.
Fig. 2 IDENTIFICATION TAG LOCATION
1 - IDENTIFICATION TAGS
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(3) Remove output shaft pocket bearing race from
the input shaft with Puller L-4518 (Fig. 36).
(4) Remove input shaft bearing and oil guide from
the input shaft with Collar 6444-8, Jaws 8243, Puller
Rods 6444-6 and the remainder of Puller 6444 (Fig.
37).
OUTPUT SHAFT
NOTE: Some gear and synchro components can be
installed backwards. Mark the gears, clutch gears,
synchro hubs, and sleeves for installation reference
during disassembly. Use paint or a scribe for mark-
ing purposes. Then stack the geartrain parts in
order of removal.
(1) Remove first gear from the output shaft.
(2) Remove first gear bearing from the output
shaft (Fig. 38).
Fig. 36 OUTPUT SHAFT POCKET BEARING RACE
1 - PULLER
2 - INPUT SHAFT
Fig. 37 INPUT SHAFT BEARING
1 - PULLER
2-JAWS
Fig. 38 FIRST GEAR BEARING
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - FIRST GEAR BEARING
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CLUTCH HOUSING
(1) Remove input shaft retainer bolts from the
clutch housing and remove retainer (Fig. 47).
(2) Remove countershaft oil guide from the coun-
tershaft front bearing bore in the clutch housing (Fig.
48).
(3) Remove countershaft front bearing race, end-
play shims and spacer from the clutch housing with
Remover 6061-1 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 49).
(4) Remove input shaft bearing race with Remover/
Installer 8237 and Handle C-4171.
Fig. 47 INPUT SHAFT RETAINER
1 - INPUT SHAFT RETAINER
2 - CLUTCH HOUSING
Fig. 48 COUNTERSHAFT OIL GUIDE
1 - CLUTCH HOUSING
2 - COUNTERSHAFT OIL GUIDE
Fig. 49 FRONT COUNTERSHAFT BEARING RACE
1 - CLUTCH HOUSING
2 - HANDLE
3 - REMOVER
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(5) Remove input shaft oil guide and retainer seal
(Fig. 50).
CLEANING - TRANSMISSION
Clean the gears, bearings shafts, extension/adapter
housing and gear case with solvent. Dry all parts
except the bearings with compressed air. Allow the
bearings to either air dry or wipe them dry with
clean shop towels.
INSPECTION
NOTE: Minor corrosion, nicks, or pitting can be
smoothed with 400 grit emery and polished out with
crocus cloth.
Inspect the reverse idler gear, bearings, shaft and
thrust washers. Replace the bearings if the rollers
are worn, chipped, cracked, flat-spotted or brinnelled.
Replace the gear if the teeth are chipped, cracked or
worn thin.
Inspect the front bearing retainer and bearing cup.
Replace the bearing cup if scored, cracked, brinnelled
or rough. Check the release bearing slide surface of
the retainer carefully. Replace the retainer if worn or
damaged in any way.
Inspect mainshaft bearing surfaces, splines, snap
ring grooves and threads. Replace the shaft if any
surfaces exhibit considerable wear or damage.
Inspect the countershaft and bearings. Replace the
shaft if any surfaces exhibit considerable wear or
damage.Inspect shift forks for wear and distortion. Check
fit of the sleeve in the fork to be sure the two parts
fit and work smoothly. Replace the fork if the roll pin
holes are worn oversize or damaged. Do not attempt
to salvage a worn fork. Replace shift fork roll pins if
necessary or if doubt exists about their condition.
The all bearings for wear, roughness, flat spots,
pitting or other damage. Replace the bearings if nec-
essary.
Inspect the blocker rings and fiction cones. replace
either part if worn or damaged in any way. Replace if
the friction material is burned, flaking off or worn.
Inspect synchro components wear or damage.
Replace parts if worn, cracked or distorted.
Inspect all of the thrust washers and locating pins.
Replace the pins if bent or worn. Replace the wash-
ers if worn or the locating pin notches are distorted.
Inspect the case and housing/adapter sealing and
mating surfaces are free of burrs and nicks. Inspcet
the alignment dowels in the case top surface and in
the housing/adapter are tight and in good condition.
Replace the gear case or housing/adapter if cracked
or broken.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Gaskets are not used in the transmission.
Use Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent on all gear
case and extension housing sealing surfaces.
OUTPUT SHAFT
(1) Place second gear on bench with the synchro
clutch ring up.
(2) Install second gear synchro inner blocker ring
onto second gear (Fig. 51).
Fig. 50 OIL GUIDE AND SEAL
1 - INPUT SHAFT OIL GUIDE
2 - INPUT SHAFT OIL SEAL
Fig. 51 INNER BLOCKER RING
1 - INNER BLOCKER RING
2 - GEAR
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INPUT SHAFT
(1) Place the input shaft bearing onto the input
shaft.
(2) Install input shaft bearing with Installer
MD998805 (Fig. 73).
(3) Position the input shaft bearing oil guide on
the input shaft (Fig. 74).
(4) Install input shaft bearing oil guide with
Installer MD998805.
(5) Place the output shaft pocket bearing race in
the input shaft.
(6) Install output shaft pocket bearing race into
the input shaft with Installer C-4628 and Handle
C-4171 (Fig. 75).
Fig. 73 INPUT SHAFT BEARING
1 - INSTALLER
2 - INPUT SHAFT BEARING
Fig. 74 INPUT SHAFT OIL GUIDE
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - INPUT SHAFT OIL GUIDE
Fig. 75 OUTPUT SHAFT POCKET BEARING RACE
1 - HANDLE
2 - INPUT SHAFT
3 - INSTALLER
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CLUTCH HOUSING
(1) Install input shaft bearing race so that the
bearing race protrudes 0.3 in. above the front surface
of the clutch housing. Install bearing race with
Remover/Installer 8237 and Handle C-4171.
(2) Install countershaft front bearing race into the
clutch housing so that the bearing race protrudes 0.4
in. above the front surface of the clutch housing.
Install bearing race with Remover 6061-1 and Han-
dle C-4171.
(3) Install countershaft oil guide and spacer into
the countershaft front bearing bore in the clutch
housing (Fig. 76).
(4) Clean all old sealer from the input shaft
retainer and the clutch housing butDO NOTapply
new sealer at this time. New sealer will be applied
after all the preload measurements are made and
end-play shims are installed.
NOTE: Do not replace the input shaft seal at this
time. A new seal will be installed after all the pre-
load measurements are made and endplay shims
are installed.
(5) Install input shaft retainer onto the clutch
housing and install bolts to hold the input shaft
retainer.GEARTRAIN
(1) Install input shaft into Support Stand 8246.
(2) Install fifth gear friction cone onto the input
shaft.
(3) Install fifth gear blocker ring onto the fifth
gear friction cone.
(4) Install output shaft into the input shaft (Fig.
77).
Fig. 76 OIL GUIDE AND SPACER
1 - 0.3 IN. BEYOND FLUSH
2 - 0.4 IN. BEYOND FLUSHFig. 77 OUTPUT SHAFT AND INPUT SHAFT
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT
2 - INPUT SHAFT
3 - SUPPORT STAND
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(2) Measure mainshaft endplay with Dial Indicator
Set C-3339 and Extension Rod 8161 installed onto
the rear of the transmission gear case (Fig. 84).
(3) Measure countershaft end-play with Dial Indi-
cator Set C-3339 and Extension Rod 8161 installed
onto the rear of the transmission gear case (Fig. 85).
(4) Rotate transmission into a horizontal position
and remove the input shaft retainer.
(5) Install shims necessary to achieve an end-play
of 0-0.10 mm (0-0.004 in.) for the mainshaft and
countershaft.
NOTE: Countershaft shims go between the bearing
race and spacer. Mainshaft shims go into the input
shaft retainer.
(6) Install anewinput shaft seal into the input
shaft retainer with Installer C-4965.
(7) Install input shaft oil guide with C-3972-A and
Handle C-4171.
(8) Apply sealer to the input shaft retainer and
install retainer onto the clutch housing. Install bolts
and tighten to 28 N´m (20 ft.lbs.).
REVERSE GEAR
(1) Install reverse shift fork and synchronizer as
an assembly onto the reverse shift rail and output
shaft (Fig. 86).NOTE: Raised square shoulder and snap-ring on
the synchro face the case.
Fig. 84 MEASURE MAINSHAFT ENDPLAY
1 - DIAL INDICATOR
2 - EXTENSION ROD
3 - MAIN SHAFT
Fig. 85 MEASURE COUNTERSHAFT END-PLAY
1 - EXTENSION ROD
2 - DIAL INDICATOR
3 - COUNTERSHAFT
Fig. 86 REVERSE SHIFT FORK AND SYNCHRO
1 - REVERSE SYNCHRO
2 - REVERSE SHIFT FORK
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