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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online INSTALLATION
(1) Check runout and free operation of new clutch
disc.
(2) Insert clutch alignment tool in clutch disc hub.
(3) Verify that disc hub is positioned correctly. The
raised side of hub is in

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online CLUTCH HOUSING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CLUTCH HOUSING
Clutch housing alignment is important to proper
clutch operation. The housing maintains alignment
between the crankshaft and transmission input
sh

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online On gas engines, the acceptable maximum TIR for
housing bore runout is 0.010 inch. If measured TIR is
more than 0.010 in. (as in the example), bore runout
will have to be corrected with offset dowels.

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online (4) Subtract the lowest reading from the highest to
determine total runout. As an example, refer to the
sample readings shown (Fig. 21). If the low reading
wasminus0.004 in. and the highest reading wa

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online (4) Lubricate release fork and pivot contact sur-
faces with MopartHigh Temperature wheel bearing
grease before installation.
(5) Align and install clutch housing on transmis-
sion (Fig. 23). Tighten

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission and transfer case, if
equipped. Refer to Group 21, Transmission and
Transfer Case, for proper procedures.
(2) Remove clutch housing, for NV4500 equipped
vehicles.
(3) D

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online Two clutch covers are used for all applications. The
281 mm cover (Fig. 27) is used for 3.9L, 5.2L and
5.9L gas engine applications.
The 312.5 mm cover (Fig. 28) is used for 5.9L die-
sel and 8.0L gas

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online shaft speeds and releasing the energy back into the
system when the crankshaft slows down.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FLYWHEEL
Check flywheel runout whenever misalignment is
suspected. Flywheel runout sh

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online OPERATION
The pilot bearing supports the transmission input
shaft, maintains proper clutch assembly alignment
and allows the transmission input shaft to rotate at a
different speed (RPM) than the engi

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DODGE RAM 2001  Service Manual Online should not be disconnected. The individual compo-
nents that form the linkage assembly cannot be over-
hauled or serviced separately.
(1) Tighten cap on clutch fluid reservoir to avoid
spillage during