Removal DODGE RAM 1500 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

(8) Remove the front output shaft rear bearing
with the screw and jaws from Remover L-4454 and
Cup 8148 (Fig. 46).
(9) Install new bearing with Tool Handle C-4171
and Installer 5066 (Fig. 47). The bearing bore is
chamfered at the top. Install the bearing so it is
flush with the lower edge of this chamfer (Fig. 48).
Fig. 46 Front Output Shaft Rear Bearing Removal
1 - REAR CASE
2 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4454-1 AND L-4454-3
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 8148
Fig. 47 Output Shaft Rear Bearing Installation
1 - HANDLE C-4171
2 - OUTPUT SHAFT INNER BEARING
3 - INSTALLER 5066
Fig. 48 Output Shaft Rear Bearing Installation Depth
1 - BEARING (SEATED) AT LOWER EDGE OF CHAMFER
2 - CHAMFER
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EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove rear propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIF-
FERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/
PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(3) Using a suitable pry tool or slide-hammer
mounted screw, remove the extension housing seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean fluid residue from sealing surface and
inspect for defects.
(2) Using Installer D-163, install seal in extension
housing (Fig. 77).
(3) Install propeller shaft. (Refer to 3 - DIFFER-
ENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PRO-
PELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
(4) Verify proper transfer case fluid level.
(5) Lower vehicle.
FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN AND
REFILL
The fill and drain plugs are both in the rear case
(Fig. 78).
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Position drain pan under transfer case.
(3) Remove drain and fill plugs and drain lubri-
cant completely.
(4) Install drain plug. Tighten plug to 20-34 N´m
(15-25 ft. lbs.).
(5) Remove drain pan.
(6)
Fill transfer case to bottom edge of fill plug open-
ing with MopartATF +4, Automatic Transmission fluid.
(7) Install and tighten fill plug to 20-34 N´m
(15-25 ft. lbs.).
(8) Lower vehicle.
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front propeller shaft (Refer to 3 -
DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER
SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the front propeller shaft seal boot
retaining clamp (Fig. 79).
Fig. 79 Remove Boot Clamp
1 - SEAL BOOT
2 - BOOT CLAMP
Fig. 77 Install Rear Seal in Extension Housing
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
2 - SPECIAL TOOL D-163
Fig. 78 Fill/Drain Plug and I.D. Tag Location
1 - I.D. TAG
2 - FILL PLUG
3 - DRAIN PLUG
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²A flashing operating mode LED for the desired
gear indicates that a shift to that position has been
requested, but all of the driver controllable conditions
have not been met. This is in an attempt to notify the
driver that the transmission needs to be put into NEU-
TRAL, the vehicle speed is too great, or some other con-
dition outlined (other than a diagnostic failure that
would prevent this shift) elsewhere (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/TRANS-
FER CASE CONTROL MODULE - OPERATION) is not
met. Note that this flashing will continue indefinitely
until the conditions are eventually met, or the selector
switch position is changed, or if diagnostic routines no
longer allow the requested shift.
²If the driver attempts to make a shift into transfer
case NEUTRAL, and any of the driver controllable con-
ditions are not met, the request will be ignored until all
of the conditions are met or until the NEUTRAL select
button is released. Additionally the neutral lamp will
flash, or begin to flash while the button is depressed
and operator controllable conditions are not being met.
All of the LED's except the Neutral will flash if any of
the operator controllable conditions for shifting are not
met while the Neutral button is depressed. This9toggle9
type of feature is necessary because the TCCM would
interpret another request immediately after the shift
into transfer case NEUTRAL has completed.
²No LED's illuminated indicate a fault in the
transfer case control system.
SHIFT MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The shift motor (Fig. 85) consists of a permanent
magnet D.C. motor with gear reduction to convert a
high speed-low torque device into a low speed-high
torque device. The output of the device is coupled to a
shaft which internally moves the mode and range forks
that change the transfer case operating ranges. The
motor is rated at 25 amps maximum at 72É F with 10
volts at the motor leads.
OPERATION
The transfer case shift motor responds to the Transfer
Case Control Module (TCCM) commands to move the
transfer case shift sector bi-directionally, as required, to
obtain the transfer case operating mode indicated by
the instrument panel mounted selector switch.
REMOVAL
NOTE: New shift motor assemblies are shipped in the
2WD/AWD position. If a new shift motor assembly will
be installed, it will be necessary to shift the transfer
case to the 2WD/AWD position prior to motor removal.
(1) Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist.
(2) Disengage the wiring connectors from the shift
motor and mode sensor.
(3) Remove the bolts holding the shift motor and
mode sensor assembly onto the transfer case.
(4) Separate the shift motor and mode sensor
assembly from the transfer case.
INSTALLATION
(1) Verify that the shift sector o-ring is clean and
properly positioned over the shift sector and against
the transfer case.
NOTE: Verify that the shift motor position and sec-
tor shaft orientation are aligned. It may be neces-
sary to manually shift the transfer case if the shift
motor and sector shaft are not aligned.
(2) Position the shift motor and mode sensor
assembly onto the transfer case.
(3) Install the bolts to hold the assembly onto the
transfer case. Tighten the bolts to 16-24 N´m (12-18
ft.lbs.).
CAUTION: If the original shift motor and mode sen-
sor assembly bolts are reused, be sure to use
MoparTLock & Seal or LoctiteŸ 242 to replenish
the lock patch material originally found on the bolts
(4) Engage the wiring connectors to the shift motor
and mode sensor.
(5) Refill the transfer case as necessary.
(6) Lower vehicle and verify transfer case opera-
tion.
Fig. 85 Shift Motor - Shown Inverted - Typical
1 - SHIFT MOTOR
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SELECTOR SWITCH (Continued)

TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII
DESCRIPTION........................512
OPERATION..........................513
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TRANSFER
CASE - NV244.......................513
REMOVAL............................514
DISASSEMBLY........................514
CLEANING...........................523
INSPECTION.........................523
ASSEMBLY...........................525
INSTALLATION........................534
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII........535
SPECIAL TOOLS
TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII........535
EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL
REMOVAL............................536
INSTALLATION........................536FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID DRAIN AND
REFILL............................537
FRONT OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL............................537
INSTALLATION........................538
MODE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION........................538
OPERATION..........................539
SELECTOR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION........................539
OPERATION..........................540
SHIFT MOTOR
DESCRIPTION........................541
OPERATION..........................541
REMOVAL............................541
INSTALLATION........................541
TRANSFER CASE - NV244
GENII
DESCRIPTION
The NV244 GENII is an electronically controlled
full and part-time transfer case with no two wheel
drive operation.
A differential in the transfer case is used to control
torque transfer to the front and rear axles. A low
range gear reduction system provides increased low
speed torque capability for off road operation. The
low range provides a 2.72:1 reduction ratio.
The geartrain is mounted in two aluminum case
halves attached with bolts. The mainshaft front and
rear bearings are mounted in aluminum retainer
housings bolted to the case halves.
OPERATING RANGES
NV244 GENII operating ranges are:
²AWD(All-Wheel Drive)
²4HI (Part-time)
²4LO
²NEUTRAL
The AWD mode can be used at any time and on
any road surface.The 4HI (Part-time) and 4LO ranges are for off
road use only. The only time these ranges can be
used is when the road surface is covered with snow,
ice, or other loose slippery material.
SHIFT MECHANISM
Operating ranges are selected with a dash
mounted shift selector switch. The shift selector
switch provides a input to the Transfer Case Control
Module (TCCM) to indicate the driver's desire to
change operating ranges. The TCCM uses this input,
along with the input from the transfer case mounted
mode sensor and information from the vehicle's bus,
to determine if a shift is permitted. If the TCCM
decides the shift is permitted, the TCCM controls the
shift motor, mounted to the exterior of the transfer
case, to perform the shift.
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Lubricant leaking from transfer case
seals or vent.1) Transfer case overfilled. 1) Drain lubricant to the correct
level.
2) Transfer case vent closed or
restricted.2) Clean or replace vent as
necessary.
3) Transfer case seals damaged or
installed incorrectly.3) Replace suspect seal.
Transfer case will not shift through
4HI (Part-time) range.1) Incomplete shift due to drivetrain
torque load.1) Drive in a straight line and
momentarily release the accelerator
pedal to complete the shift.
2) Incorrect tire pressure. 2) Correct tire pressure as
necessary.
3) Excessive tire wear. 3) Correct tire condition as
necessary.
4) Excessive vehicle loading. 4) Correct as necessary.
REMOVAL
(1) Shift transfer case into AWD.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Drain transfer case lubricant.
(4) Mark front and rear propeller shafts for align-
ment reference.
(5) Support transmission with jack stand.
(6)
Remove the transfer case skid plate, if equipped.
(7) Disconnect front and rear propeller shafts at
transfer case.
(8) Disconnect transfer case shift motor and mode
sensor wire connectors.
(9) Disconnect transfer case vent hose.
(10) Support transfer case with transmission jack.
(11) Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
(12) Remove nuts attaching transfer case to trans-
mission (Fig. 2).(13) Pull transfer case and jack rearward to disen-
gage transfer case.
(14) Remove transfer case from under vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
Position transfer case in a shallow drain pan.
Remove drain plug and drain any remaining lubri-
cant remaining in case.
SHIFT MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND FRONT OUTPUT
SHAFT SEAL
(1) Remove the bolts (Fig. 3) which hold the shift
motor and mode sensor assembly to the transfer
case.
Fig. 2 Remove Transfer Case - Typical
1 - TRANSMISSION
2 - TRANSFER CASE
3 - MODE SENSOR CONNECTOR
Fig. 3 Remove the Shift Motor and Mode Sensor
Assembly Bolts - Typical
1 - TRANSFER CASE
2 - SHIFT MOTOR AND MODE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
3 - BOLT
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TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII (Continued)

(4) Remove front output shaft from bearing in
case.
(5) Remove the mainshaft and differential assem-
bly (Fig. 20) from the input gear and transfer case.
(6) Remove the shift rail (Fig. 21) from the range
fork assembly and the front case.(7) Remove range fork and hub as an assembly
(Fig. 22). Note fork position for installation reference.
(8) Remove shift sector (Fig. 23).
Fig. 20 Remove Mainshaft and Differential Assembly
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - MAINSHAFT AND DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 21 Remove Shift Rail
1 - SHIFT RAIL
2 - RANGE FORK ASSEMBLY
Fig. 22 Remove Range Fork and Sleeve
1 - RANGE SLEEVE
2 - RANGE FORK
Fig. 23 Shift Sector Removal
1 - SHIFT SECTOR
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INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Remove input gear seal with suitable screw
and slide hammer.
(2) Remove input gear retaining ring (Fig. 32) with
heavy duty snap-ring pliers.
(3) Place front case in horizontal position. Then
remove input gear and low range gear as an assem-
bly (Fig. 33). Tap gear out of bearing with plastic
mallet, if necessary.
INPUT AND PLANETARY GEAR
(1) Remove snap-ring that retains input gear in
low range gear (Fig. 34).
(2) Remove retainer (Fig. 35).
Fig. 32 Remove Input Gear Retaining Ring
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - RETAINING RING
Fig. 33 Remove Input Planetary Assembly
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - INPUT PLANETARY ASSEMBLY
Fig. 34 Input Gear Snap-Ring Removal
1 - INPUT GEAR SNAP-RING
Fig. 35 Input Gear Retainer Removal
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - LOW RANGE GEAR
3 - RETAINER
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TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII (Continued)

(3) Remove front tabbed thrust washer (Fig. 36).
(4) Remove input gear (Fig. 37).
(5) Remove rear tabbed thrust washer from low
range gear (Fig. 38).
CLEANING
Clean the transfer case parts with a standard
parts cleaning solvent. Remove all traces of sealer
from the cases and retainers with a scraper and
3MŸ all purpose cleaner. Use compressed air to
remove solvent residue from oil feed passages in the
case halves, retainers, gears, and shafts.
INSPECTION
MAINSHAFT/SPROCKET/HUB INSPECTION
Inspect the splines on the hub and shaft and the
teeth on the sprocket. Minor nicks and scratches can
be smoothed with an oilstone. However, replace any
part that is damaged.
Check the contact surfaces in the sprocket bore
and on the mainshaft. Minor nicks and scratches can
be smoothed with 320-400 grit emery cloth but do not
try to salvage the shaft if nicks or wear is severe.
INPUT GEAR AND PLANETARY CARRIER
Check the teeth on the gear (Fig. 39). Minor nicks
can be dressed off with an oilstone but replace the
gear if any teeth are broken, cracked, or chipped. The
bearing surface on the gear can be smoothed with
300-400 grit emery cloth if necessary.
Examine the carrier body and pinion gears for
wear or damage. The carrier will have to be replaced
as an assembly if the body, pinion pins, or pinion
gears are damaged.
Check the lock ring and both thrust washers for
wear or cracks. Replace them if necessary. Also
replace the lock retaining ring if bent, distorted, or
broken.
SHIFT FORKS/HUBS/SLEEVES
Check condition of the shift forks and mode fork
shift rail. Minor nicks on the shift rail can be
smoothed with 320-400 grit emery cloth.
Inspect the shift fork wear pads (Fig. 40). The
mode and range fork pads are serviceable and can be
replaced if necessary.
Check both of the sleeves for wear or damage,
especially on the interior teeth. Replace the sleeves if
wear or damage is evident.
Fig. 36 Front Tabbed Thrust Washer Removal
1 - FRONT TABBED THRUST WASHER
Fig. 37 Input Gear Removal
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - LOW RANGE GEAR
Fig. 38 Rear Tabbed Thrust Washer Removal
1 - LOW RANGE GEAR
2 - REAR TABBED THRUST WASHER
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TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII (Continued)

FRONT AND REAR CASES
Inspect the cases for wear and damage.
Check case condition. If leaks were a problem, look
for gouges and severe scoring of case sealing sur-
faces. Also make sure the front case mounting studs
are in good condition.
Check the front case mounting studs and vent
tube. The tube can be secured with LoctiteŸ 271 or
680 if loose. The stud threads can be cleaned up with
a die if necessary. Also check condition of the fill/
drain plug threads in the rear case. The threads can
be repaired with a thread chaser or tap if necessary.
Or the threads can be repaired with Helicoiltstain-
less steel inserts if required.
OIL PUMP/OIL PICKUP
Examine the oil pump pickup parts. Replace the
pump if any part appears to be worn or damaged. Do
not disassemble the pump as individual parts are not
available. The pump is only available as a complete
assembly. The pickup screen, hose, and tube are the
only serviceable parts and are available separately.
ASSEMBLY
BEARINGS AND SEALS
(1) Remove the input shaft bearing (Fig. 42) from
the front case with suitable snap-ring pliers.
(2) Transfer the retaining ring to the new bearing
if necessary and install the bearing into the front
case.
(3) Remove the front output shaft bearing retain-
ing ring from inside the front case half.
(4) Using Installer 6436 and Handle C-4171,
remove front output shaft bearing.(5) Start front output shaft bearing in case. Then
seat bearing with Handle C-4171 and Installer 6953
(Fig. 43).
(6) Install front output shaft bearing retaining
ring.
(7) Remove the front output shaft rear bearing
with the screw and jaws from Remover L-4454 and
Cup 8148 (Fig. 44).
Fig. 42 Remove Input Gear Bearing
1 - INPUT GEAR BEARING
2 - FRONT CASE
Fig. 43 Install Front Output Shaft Bearing
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - INSTALLER 6953
3 - HANDLE C-4171
Fig. 44 Front Output Shaft Rear Bearing Removal
1 - REAR CASE
2 - SPECIAL TOOL L-4454-1 AND L-4454-3
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 8148
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(4) Install remaining thrust washer in low range
gear and on top of input gear. Be sure washer tabs
are properly aligned in gear notches.
(5) Install retainer on input gear and install snap-
ring.
(6) Align and install low range/input gear assem-
bly in front case (Fig. 49). Be sure low range gear
pinions are engaged in annulus gear and that input
gear shaft is fully seated in front bearing.
(7) Install snap-ring to hold input/low range gear
into front bearing (Fig. 50).
(8) Install a new input gear seal using Installer
8841 and Handle C-4171.SHIFT FORKS AND MAINSHAFT
(1) Lubricate mainshaft splines with recommended
transmission fluid.
NOTE: Replace the mode hub retainer if the legs
were distorted during removal.
(2) Install the mode hub retainer (Fig. 51) onto the
mode hub.
(3) Install the mode hub (Fig. 52) and mode hub
retainer onto the differential assembly. Make sure
the retainer is fully seated onto the differential.
Fig. 49 Install Input Planetary Assembly
1 - FRONT CASE
2 - INPUT PLANETARY ASSEMBLY
Fig. 50 Install Input Gear Retaining Ring
1 - INPUT GEAR
2 - RETAINING RING
Fig. 51 Install Retainer onto Mode Hub
1 - MODE HUB RETAINER
2 - MODE HUB
Fig. 52 Install the Mode Hub and Retainer
1 - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY
2 - MODE HUB AND RETAINER
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TRANSFER CASE - NV244 GENII (Continued)