grease DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Repair Manual

(7) Install the input shaft seal protector 8986 (Fig.
20).
(8) Coat the new seal inhigh temp greaseand
Install the new oil seal using special tool 8987 driver
and C-4171 handle (Fig. 21).
NOTE: Drive the oil seal into the housing until the
outer edge does not quite clear the snap ring
groove.
(9) Insert the snap ring into the housing. Using
special tool 8987 driver and C-4171 handle push the
snap ring and oil seal together until the snap ring
seats in the groove.NOTE: Generous amounts of the high temperature
grease from the seal kit should be applied to areas
between the pitman shaft bearing and oil seals and
also between the dust seals and snap ring.
(10) Install the new dust seal usinghigh temp
grease, special tool C-4171 (driver) and 8987 (han-
dle).
(11) Check to make sure the gear is centered in
the middle tooth before installing the pitman shaft
(Fig. 19).
(12) Install the pitman shaft into the steering gear
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/GEAR/PITMAN SHAFT -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Perform over-center meshload adjustment
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/GEAR - ADJUSTMENTS).
(14) Install the steering gear to the vehicle (Refer
to 19 - STEERING/GEAR - INSTALLATION).
(15) Perform a wheel alignment (Refer to 2 - SUS-
PENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
PITMAN SHAFT
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - GAS
(1) Separate the pitman arm from the gear box
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/PITMAN ARM -
REMOVAL).
(2) Clean exposed end of pitman shaft and housing
with a wire brush.
(3) Rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop and
count the number of turns.
(4) Center the steering wheel by rotating it from
the stop back 1 1/2 turns to achieve center position.
(5) Remove the pitman shaft cover bolts.
NOTE: The pitman shaft will not clear the housing if
it is not centered.
(6) Remove the pitman shaft from the gear (Fig.
22).
(7) Remove the cover if needed by loosing the
adjuster nut, Then removing the cover from the pit-
man shaft.
REMOVAL - DIESEL
(1) Separate the pitman arm from the gear box
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/PITMAN ARM -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the steering gear box (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/GEAR - REMOVAL).
(3) Install the steering gear in a soft jawed bench
vise.
Fig. 20 INPUT SHAFT SEAL PROTECTOR
1 - INPUT SHAFT
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8986
Fig. 21 INPUT SHAFT SEAL INSTALLATION
1 - VALVE HOUSING
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8987
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
19 - 30 GEAR - LINK/COILDR
STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT SEAL (Continued)

LINKAGE - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
LINKAGE - INDEPENDENT FRONT
SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OUTER TIE ROD
END ................................32TIE ROD END
REMOVAL - OUTER TIE ROD END..........32
INSTALLATION - OUTER TIE ROD END......33
LINKAGE - INDEPENDENT
FRONT SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - OUTER TIE ROD
END
NOTE: If the outer tie rod end is equipped with a
lubrication fitting, grease the joint then road test
the vehicle before performing test.
(1) Raise the front of the vehicle. Place safety floor
stands under both lower control arms as far outboard
as possible. Lower the vehicle to allow the stands to
support some or all of the vehicle weight.
(2) Remove the front tires.
(3) Mount a dial indicator solidly to the vehicle
steering knuckle and then zero the dial indicator.
(4) Position indicator plunger on the topside of the
outer tie rod end.
NOTE: The dial indicator plunger must be perpen-
dicular to the machined surface of the outer tie rod
end.
(5) Position a pry bar in order to pry downwards
on the outer tie rod end.
(6) If the travel exceeds 0.5 mm (0.020 in.), replace
the outer tie rod end (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
LINKAGE/TIE ROD END - REMOVAL).
(7) If the outer tie rod end is within specs reinstall
the front tires (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/
WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
TIE ROD END
REMOVAL - OUTER TIE ROD END
NOTE: Do not twist the boot anytime during
removal or installation.
(1) Loosen the jam nut.
(2) Remove the outer tie rod end nut from the ball
stud.
(3) Separate the tie rod ball stud from the knuckle
with Remover 8677 (Fig. 1).
(4) Unthread the outer tie rod end from the inner
tie rod.
Fig. 1 TIE ROD SEPARATION
1 - TIE ROD END
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8677
19 - 32 LINKAGE - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONDR

(12) Install shift shaft bushing lock bolt (Fig. 117).
Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to bolt
threads, shank and underside of bolt head before
installation.
CAUTION: If lock bolt cannot be fully installed the
shift shaft is not in Neutral, or the shaft bushing (or
lever) is misaligned.
(13) Lubricate then install shift shaft detent
plunger in housing bore. Lubricate plunger with
semi-synthetic/synthetic grease. Verify plunger is
fully seated in detent notch in shift shaft.
(14) Install detent spring inside plunger.
(15) Install detent plug in end of Installer 8123.
Position plug on detent spring and compress spring
until detent plug pilots in detent plunger bore. Drive
detent plug into transmission case until plug seats.
(16) Install backup light switch (Fig. 118).
(17) Install input shaft snap ring (Fig. 119).
(18) Installnewoil seal in front bearing retainer
with Installer 6448 (Fig. 120).(19) Apply bead of Mopar silicone sealer or equiv-
alent to flange surface of front bearing retainer (Fig.
121).
Fig. 117 SHAFT LOCK BOLT
1 - SHIFT SHAFT LOCK BOLT
2 - SHAFT SOCKET
Fig. 118 BACKUP LIGHT SWITCH
1 - BACKUP LIGHT SWITCH
Fig. 119 SHAFT SNAP RING - TYPICAL
1 - INPUT SHAFT SNAP RING
Fig. 120 BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL
1 - INSTALLER
2 - FRONT BEARING RETAINER
Fig. 121 SEAL BEARING RETAINER - TYPICAL
1 - APPLY SEALER BEAD
2 - INPUT SHAFT BEARING RETAINER
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV3500 (Continued)

INSTALLATION
NOTE: If a new transmission is being installed, use
all components supplied with the new transmission.
For example, if a new shift tower is supplied, do not
re-use the original shift tower.
(1) Clean transmission front housing mounting
surface.
(2) Apply light coat of Mopar high temperature
bearing grease or equivalent to contact surfaces (Fig.
126) of following components:
²release fork ball stud.
²release bearing slide surface.
²input shaft splines.
²release bearing bore.
²propeller shaft slip yoke.
(3) Support and secure transmission to jack.
(4) Raise and align transmission input shaft with
clutch disc, then slide transmission into place.
(5) Verify front housing is fully seated. Install
transmission bolts without washers and tighten bolts
into the engine to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.). Tighten the
bolts with washers into the transmission to 68 N´m
(50 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 127).(6) Install rear crossmember and tighten nuts to
102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(7) Install transmission rear mounting bolts and
tighten to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install front dust shield tighten bolt to 4.5 N´m
(40 in. lbs.). If cover was removed, install onto the
transmission and engine(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/EN-
GINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(9) Install structural dust cover and tighten the
bolts to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install starter motor.
(11) Install suspension crossmember and tighten
nuts to 102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(12) Connect transmission harnesses to clips on
case and connect switches.
(13) Install slave cylinder and tighten cylinder
nuts to 23 N´m (200 in. lbs.).
(14) Install transfer case and transfer case linkage
if equipped.
(15) Remove transmission jack.
(16) Install propeller shaft/shafts with reference
marks aligned.
(17) Install exhaust on the exhaust manifolds.
(18) Fill transmission with lubricant. Correct fill
level is to bottom edge of fill plug hole.
Fig. 126 LUBRICATION POINTS
1 - RELEASE FORK
2 - FORK BALL STUD
3 - BEARING SLIDE SURFACE
4 - SPLINE
5 - RELEASE BEAING
Fig. 127 TRANSMISSION
1 - BOLT WITHOUT WASHER
2 - BOLT WITH WASHER
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV3500 (Continued)

(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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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV4500 (Continued)

(10) Tighten fifth gear nut with Nut Wrench 6743
and high capacity torque wrench. Tighten nut to 366-
380 N´m (270-280 ft. lbs.). Have helper hold trans-
mission steady if necessary.
(11) Torque the fifth gear clamp nut clamping bolt
to 13.5 N´m (10 ft. lbs.).
(12) Unlock the mainshaft gears by shifting all
synchro sleeves out of the engaged position.
EXTENSION/ADAPTER HOUSING
(1) Clean mating surfaces of extension/adapter
housing and gear case with a wax and grease
remover.
(2) Check alignment dowels in gear case and hous-
ing or adapter. Be sure dowels are in position and
seated.
(3) Apply Mopar Silicone Sealer or equivalent to
gear case and housing mating surfaces.
(4) Align and install extension/adapter housing on
gear case (Fig. 128).
(5) Apply Mopar Lock N' Seal or equivalent to
threads of extension/adapter housing bolts.
(6) Install and tighten housing bolts to 54 N´m (40
ft. lbs.).SHIFT MECHANISM
(1) Clean mating surfaces of shift cover and gear
case with wax and grease remover.
(2) Apply a small amount of Mopar silicone sealer
or equivalent to sealing surface of shift cover.
CAUTION: Do not over-apply an excesive amount
sealer. Excess can squeezed into gear case and
could block lubricant feed holes in time.
(3) Lubricate synchro sleeves with CastroltSyn-
torq gear lubricant or equivalent. Then apply light
coat of petroleum jelly to shift fork contact surfaces.
(4) Verify shift fork pads (Fig. 129) are secure.
(5) Verify 1-2 and 3-4 synchro sleeves and forks in
shift cover are in neutral position.
(6) Align and seat shift cover on transmission.
NOTE: If cover will not seat, it may not be aligned
on gear case dowels or shift forks are not aligned
with sleeves and shift lug.
(7) Apply Mopar Lock N' Seal or equivalent to
threads of shift cover bolts.
(8) Install shift cover bolts and tighten to 27-31
N´m (216-276 in. lbs.).
(9) Apply sealer to backup lamp switch. Install
switch into cover and tighten to 22-34 N´m (193-265
in. lbs.).
(10) Install vent assembly if removed. Apply an
adhesive/sealer to vent tube to help secure it in cover.
Fig. 128 INSTALLING EXTENSION/ADAPTER
HOUSING
1 - GEAR CASE
2 - EXTENSION HOUSING
Fig. 129 SHIFT FORK PAD
1 - SHIFT FORK PADS
2 - FIFTH-REVERSE FORK
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV4500 (Continued)

INSTALLATION
NOTE: If a new transmission is being installed, use all
components supplied with the new transmission. For
example, if a new shift tower is supplied with the new
transmission, do not re-use the original shift tower.
(1) Apply light coat of Mopar high temperature
bearing grease or equivalent to contact surfaces of
the following components:
²input shaft splines.
²release bearing slide surface of front retainer.
²release bearing bore.
²release fork.
²release fork ball stud.
²propeller shaft slip yoke.
(2) Apply sealer to threads of bottom PTO cover
bolt and install bolt in case.
(3) Mount transmission on jack and position trans-
mission under vehicle.
(4) Raise transmission until input shaft is centered
in release bearing and clutch disc hub.
(5)
Move transmission forward and start input shaft
in release bearing, clutch disc and pilot bushing.
(6)Work transmission forward until seated against
clutch housing. Do not allow transmission to remain
unsupported after input shaft has entered clutch disc.
(7) Install transmission bolts and tighten to 108
N´m (80 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install transmission mount on transmission or
rear crossmember.
(9) Install rear crossmember.
(10) Remove transmission jack and engine support
fixture.
(11) Position transmission harness wires in clips
on shift cover.
(12) Install clutch slave cylinder and install slave
cylinder shield, if equipped.
(13) Connect speed sensor and backup light switch
wires.
TWO WHEEL DRIVE
(1) Fill transmission with recommended lubricant.
Correct fill level is bottom edge of fill plug hole.
(2) Align and install propeller shaft.
(3) Lower vehicle.
(4) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, isola-
tor plate and shift cover with suitable wax and
grease remover.
(5) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
the sealing surface of the shift cover. Do not over
apply sealant.
(6) Install the isolator plate onto the shift cover,
metal side down.
(7) Install the shift tower onto the isolator plate.
No sealant is necessary between the shift tower and
the isolator plate.(8) Verify that the shift tower, isolator plate and
the shift tower bushings are properly aligned.
(9) Install the bolts to hold the shift tower to the
isolator plate and the shift cover. Tighten the shift
tower bolts to 10.2-11.25 N´m (7.5-8.3 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install the shift lever extension onto the shift
tower and lever assembly.
(11) Install shift boot and bezel.
(12) Connect battery negative cable.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
(1) Install transfer case shift mechanism on trans-
mission.
(2) Install transfer case on transmission jack.
Secure transfer case to jack with safety chains.
(3) Raise jack and align transfer case input gear
with transmission mainshaft.
(4) Move transfer case forward and seat it on
adapter.
(5) Install transfer case nuts and tighten to:
²If 3/8 studs 41-47 N´m (30-35 ft. lbs.).
²If 5/16 studs 30-41 N´m (22-30 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install transfer case shift mechanism to side of
transfer case.
(7) Connect transfer case shift lever to range lever
on transfer case.
(8) Align and connect propeller shafts.
(9) Fill transmission with required lubricant.
Check lubricant level in transfer case and add lubri-
cant if necessary.
(10) Install transfer case skid plate, if equipped
and crossmember. Tighten attaching bolts/nuts to 41
N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install exhaust system components.
(12) Lower vehicle.
(13) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, iso-
lator plate and shift cover with suitable wax and
grease remover.
(14) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
the sealing surface of the shift cover. Do not over
apply sealant.
(15) Install the isolator plate onto the shift cover,
metal side down.
(16) Install the shift tower onto the isolator plate.
No sealant is necessary between the shift tower and
the isolator plate.
(17) Verify that the shift tower, isolator plate and
the shift tower bushings are properly aligned.
(18) Install the bolts to hold the shift tower to the
isolator plate and the shift cover. Tighten the shift
tower bolts to 10.2-11.25 N´m (7.5-8.3 ft. lbs.).
(19) Install the shift lever extension onto the shift
tower and lever assembly.
(20) Install shift lever boot and bezel.
(21) Connect battery negative cable.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION - NV4500 (Continued)

(3) Clean all chips from shift cover and plug bores.
Then clean plug bores with solvent and dry with
clean shop towel.
INSTALLATION
EXPANSION PLUG
(1) Apply small bead of Mopar silicone sealer or
equivalent to outer edge of each new plug.
(2) Position each plug in bore and tap into place
with hammer and punch or socket.
FIFTH-REVERSE SHIFT FORK PADS
(1) Align pad locating tab.
(2) Snap pads into place and verify locating tabs
are locked-in.
SHIFT COVER
(1) Clean mating surfaces of shift mechanism
cover and gear case with wax and grease remover.
(2)
Apply a small amount of Mopar silicone sealer or
equivalent to sealing surface of shift mechanism cover.
CAUTION: Do not use an excessive amount sealer.
Excess can squeezed into gear case and could
block lubricant feed holes in time.
(3) Lubricate synchro sleeves with CastroltSyn-
torq gear lubricant or equivalent. Then apply light
coat of petroleum jelly to shift fork contact surfaces.
(4) Verify shift fork pads (Fig. 138) are secure.
(5) Verify 1-2 and 3-4 synchro sleeves and forks in
shift cover are in neutral position.
(6) Align and seat shift mechanism cover on trans-
mission.
NOTE: If cover will not seat, it may not be aligned
on gear case dowels or shift forks are not aligned
with sleeves and shift lug.
(7) Apply Mopar Lock N' Seal or equivalent to
threads of shift cover bolts.
(8) Install shift cover mechanism bolts and tighten
to 27-31 N´m (216-276 in. lbs.).(9)
Apply sealer to backup lamp switch. Install switch
into cover and tighten to 22-34 N´m (193-265 in. lbs.).
(10) Install vent assembly if removed. Apply an
adhesive/sealer to vent tube to help secure it in cover.
(11) Install transmission.
SHIFT COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Neutral.
(2) Unscrew and remove the shift lever extension
from the shift
(3) Remove screws attaching shift boot to floorpan.
Then slide boot upward on the shift lever.
(4) Remove the bolts holding the shift tower to the
isolator plate and transmission shift cover.
(5) Remove the shift tower and isolator plate from
the transmission shift cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, isola-
tor plate and shift cover with suitable wax and
grease remover.
(2) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
the sealing surface of the shift cover. Do not over
apply sealant.
(3) Install the isolator plate onto the shift cover,
metal side down.
(4) Install the shift tower onto the isolator plate.
No sealant is necessary between the shift tower and
the isolator plate.
(5) Verify shift tower, isolator plate and shift tower
bushings are properly aligned.
(6) Install bolts to hold the shift tower to the iso-
lator plate and the shift cover. Tighten the shift
tower bolts to 10.2-11.25 N´m (7.5-8.3 ft. lbs.).
(7) I
nstall shift lever extension, shift boot and bezel.
Fig. 137 EXPANSION PLUG LOCATION
1 - EXPANSION PLUGS
Fig. 138 SHIFT FORK PAD
1 - SHIFT FORK PADS
2 - FIFTH-REVERSE FORK
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SHIFT MECHANISM (Continued)

(1) Apply a light coat of Mopar high temperature
bearing grease or equivalent to contact surfaces of
following components:
²input shaft splines.
²release bearing slide surface of front retainer.
²release bearing bore.
²release fork.
²release fork ball stud.
²propeller shaft slip yoke.
(2) Apply sealer to threads of bottom PTO cover
bolt and install bolt in case.
(3) Mount transmission on jack and position trans-
mission under vehicle.
(4) Raise transmission until input shaft is centered
in clutch disc hub.
(5) Move transmission forward and start input
shaft in clutch disc and pilot bushing/bearing.
(6)
Work transmission forward until seated against
engine block. Do not allow transmission to remain
unsupported after input shaft has entered clutch disc.
(7) Install and tighten transmission-to-engine
block bolts.
(8) Install clutch slave cylinder.
(9) Connect backup light switch wires.
(10) Position transmission harness wires in clips
on transmission.
(11) Install transmission mount on transmission or
rear crossmember.
(12) Install rear crossmember.
(13) Remove transmission jack and engine support
fixture.
(14)
Fill transmission with required lubricant (Fig.
96). Check lubricant level in transfer case if equipped.
TWO WHEEL DRIVE
(1) Install propeller shaft with referece marks
aligned.
(2) Install exhaust system components.(3) Remove support and lower vehicle.
(4) Shift transmission into third gear.
(5) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower and
isolator plate with suitable wax and grease remover.
(6) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
sealing surface of the transmission case. Do not over
apply sealant.
(7) Install isolator plate onto the transmission case
metal side down.
(8) Install shift tower onto the isolator plate. No
sealant is necessary between the shift tower and top
of isolator plate.
(9) Verify shift tower, isolator plate and the shift
socket are properly aligned.
(10) Install bolts to hold the shift tower to the iso-
lator plate and the transmission case. Tighten bolts
to 10.2±11.25 N´m (7.5±8.3 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install shift boot and bezel.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
(1) Install and secure transfer case on the trans-
mission jack.
(2) Raise and align transfer case input gear with
transmission mainshaft.
(3) Move transfer case forward and seat it on
adapter.
(4)
Install and tighten transfer case mounting nuts to
41-47 N´m (30-35 ft. lbs.) if case has 3/8 studs. If case
has 5/16 studs tighten to 30-41 N´m (22-30 ft. lbs.).
(5) Connect transfer case shift lever to range lever
on transfer case.
(6) Install propeller shafts with reference marks
aligned.
(7) Install transfer case skid plate, if equipped,
and crossmember. Tighten attaching bolts/nuts to 41
N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install exhaust system components.
(9) Remove support and lower vehicle.
(10) Shift transmission into third gear.
(11) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, iso-
lator plate and transmission case with suitable wax
and grease remover.
(12) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
the sealing surface of the transmission case. Do not
over apply sealant.
(13) Install isolator plate onto the transmission
case, metal side down.
(14) Install shift tower onto the isolator plate. No
sealant is necessary between the shift tower and top
of isolator plate.
(15) Verify that the shift tower, isolator plate and
the shift tower bushings are properly aligned.
(16) Install the bolts to hold the shift tower to the
isolator plate and the transmission case. Tighten the
shift tower bolts to 10.2-11.25 N´m (7.5-8.3 ft. lbs.).
(17) Install shift lever boot and bezel.
Fig. 96 FILL PLUG
1 - FILL PLUG
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SHIFT COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transmission into Neutral.
(2) Unscrew and remove the shift lever extension
from the shift
(3) Remove screws attaching shift boot to floorpan.
Then slide boot upward on the shift lever.
(4) Remove the bolts holding the shift tower to the
isolator plate and transmission gear case.
(5) Remove the shift tower (Fig. 100) and isolator
plate (Fig. 101) from the transmission.
INSTALLATION
(1) Shift transmission into third gear.
(2) Clean the mating surfaces of shift tower, isola-
tor plate and transmission gear case with suitable
wax and grease remover.(3) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker or equivalent to
the sealing surface of the transmission. Do not over
apply sealant.
(4) Install isolator plate onto the transmission,
metal side down.
(5) Install shift tower onto the isolator plate. No
sealant is necessary between the shift tower and iso-
lator plate.
(6) Verify shift tower, isolator plate and shift tower
bushings are properly aligned.
(7) Install shift tower bolts and tighten the shift
tower bolts to 8-10 N´m (7-9 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install shift lever extension, shift boot and
bezel.
Fig. 100 SHIFT TOWER
1 - SHIFT TOWER
2 - TRANSMISSION
Fig. 101 SHIFT TOWER ISOLATOR PLATE
1 - ISOLATOR PLATE
2 - TRANSMISSION
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