Transmission DODGE RAM 2003 Service Repair Manual

(4) Install reverse gear, reverse gear synchronizer
cone, reverse gear outer blocker ring and reverse
gear bearing (Fig. 88).
(5) Install output shaft ball bearing assembly and
reverse thrust washer onto the output shaft (Fig. 89).
NOTE: Raised shoulder on thrust washer faces
away from the reverse gear.
(6) Install anewoutput shaft nut onto the output
shaft.
(7) With Wrench 8226 on the output shaft nut and
Socket 6993 or 6984 holding the output shaft, tighten
the nut to 339 N´m (250 ft.lbs.).
(8) Stake nut into the slot in the output shaft with
a 9 mm (5/16 in.) punch.
(9) Press countershaft reverse gear into the sleeve
with a shop press.
(10) Install reverse countershaft rear bearing onto
the countershaft reverse gear assembly with Installer
C-4652 and Handle C-4171.(11) Install reverse idler gear rear bearing, bearing
spacer, front bearing, and front thrust washer onto
the idler gear shaft.
(12) Install idler and reverse countershaft gears
together (Fig. 90).
Fig. 88 REVERSE GEAR COMPONENTS
1 - REVERSE GEAR
2 - REVERSE BEARING
3 - BLOCKER RING
4 - FRICTION CONE
Fig. 89 OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING AND THRUST
WASHER
1 - OUTPUT SHAFT BALL BEARING
2 - THRUST WASHER
Fig. 90 REVERSE IDLER AND COUNTERSHAFT
GEARS
1 - REVERSE IDLER GEAR
2 - COUNTERSHAFT REVERSE GEAR
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(13) Install reverse idler thrust washer from the
reverse idler.
(14) Install crossover cam rollers and pin (Fig. 91).
EXTENSION/ADAPTER HOUSING
(1) Install extension housing bushing with
Installer 8156 and Handle C-4171, if necessary. The
oil feed hole must be at the 12 o'clock position when
installed.
(2) On 4X2 vehicles, install extension housing seal
with Installer 8154 and Handle C-4171, with the
weep hole at the bottom.
NOTE: Drain hole located in the dust boot portion
of the seal must face downward ( toward the
ground) when installed.
(3) On 4X4 vehicles, install adapter housing seal
with Installer C-3860-A and Handle C-4171.
(4) Install the crossover cam bushing into the
extension/adapter housing with Installer 8239 and
Handle C-4171.
(5) Clean the rear of the transmission case of all
sealer.
(6) Install reverse countershaft gear bearing race
onto the reverse countershaft gear bearing.
(7) Measure the distance from the back of the
bearing race to Gauge Bar 6311 (Fig. 92).
(8) Measure thickness of the gauge bar and record
the total of the two measurements.
(9) Clean all the sealer from the extension/adapter
housing.
(10) Place Gauge Bar 6311 across the housing face.
Measure the distance from the top of the bar to the
bottom of the reverse countershaft bearing race bore
(Fig. 93).
(11) Subtract thickness of the gauge bar from the
measurement and record the result.(12)
The difference between the two measurements is
the end-play for the reverse countershaft gear assembly.
(13) Install shims to achieve 0.15-0.25 mm (0.006-
0.010 in.) end-play for the reverse countershaft gear
assembly into the reverse countershaft bearing race
bore.
Fig. 91 CROSSOVER CAM ROLLERS AND PIN
1 - CROSSOVER CAM PIN
2 - CROSSOVER CAM ROLLERS
Fig. 92 Measure Height of Reverse Countershaft
1 - MEASURE DISTANCE FROM RACE TO GAUGE BAR
Fig. 93 MEASURE DEPTH OF REVERSE
COUNTERSHAFT GEAR BEARING RACE BORE
1 - GAUGE BAR TO BEARING RACE BORE MEASUREMENT
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(14) Use Installer to install the reverse counter-
shaft bearing race into the extension/adapter hous-
ing.
(15) Install back-up lamp switch into the exten-
sion/adapter housing and tighten to 28 N´m (20
ft.lbs.).
(16) Install crossover cam into the extension/
adapter housing.
(17) Install bolt to hold the crossover cam to the
extension/adapter housing (Fig. 94).
(18) Install crossover detent plunger, spring and
plug into the extension/adapter housing. Tighten the
plug to 47.5 N´m (35 ft.lbs.) (Fig. 95).
(19) Apply sealer to the surface of the transmis-
sion case.(20) Install extension/adapter housing onto the
transmission case.
(21) Install bolts to hold the extension/adapter
housing onto the transmission gear case. Tighten
bolts to 48 N´m (35 ft.lbs.).
(22) Install shift rail blocker bolt and tighten bolt
to 55 N´m (41 ft.lbs.).
(23) Install primary shift rail detent plunger,
spring and plug into the transmission case. Tighten
detent plug to 47.5 N´m (35 ft.lbs.).
(24) Install shift tower onto the transmission case
and tighten bolts to 9 N´m (7 ft.lbs.).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If installing a new transmission, use all com-
ponents supplied with the transmission. If a new
shift tower is supplied with the new transmission,
do not re-use the original shift tower.
(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.
Fig. 94 CROSSOVER CAM BOLT
1 - CROSSOVER CAM
2 - BOLT
3 - EXTENSION HOUSING
Fig. 95 CROSSOVER CAM DETENT PLUG
1 - DETENT PLUG
2 - EXTENSION HOUSING
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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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SPECIFICATIONS - NV5600
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Plug, Crossover Cam and Detent 48 35 -
Bolt, Input Retainer 28 20 -
Bolt, 5-6 Crossover Bracket 28 20 -
Bolt, Clutch Housing 48 35 -
Bolt, Extension/Adapter Housing 48 35 -
Bolt, Shift Tower 9 7 80
Switch, Back-up Lamp 28 20 -
Bolt, Shift Blocker 55 41 -
Bolt, PTO Cover 40 30 -
Pivot, Clutch Release Lever 22 16 -
Plug, Fill 30 22 -
Nut, Output Shaft 339 250 -
SPECIAL TOOLS
REMOVER 8155
INSTALLER 8156
HANDLE C-4171
INSTALLER C-3972-A
INSTALLER 8154
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WRENCH 8226
SOCKET 6984
SOCKET 6984
PULLER 6444
JAWS 6447
JAWS 6451
INSTALLER 6061
INSTALLER 6448
INSTALLER C-4308
ROD EXTENSION 8161
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FIXTURE 8227
INSTALLER 8228
FIXTURE 8230
FIXTURE 8232
REMOVER 8233
REMOVER 8234
GUIDE 8235
INSTALLER 8236
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INSTALLER/REMOVER 8237
INSTALLER/REMOVE 8238
INSTALLER 8239
REMOVER 8240
FIXTURE 8241
HOLDING 8242
REMOVER 8243
PULLER 8244
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REMOVER 8245
SUPPORT STAND 8246
REMOVER 8262
REMOVER 8271
DIAL INDICATOR C-3339
INSTALLER C-4965
REMOVER L-4418
PULLER C-293-PA
ADAPTERS C-293-52
INSTALLER MD998805
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ADAPTER HOUSING SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Mark propeller shaft and yokes for installation
reference and remove shaft.
(3) Remove the transfer case.
(4) Remove the adapter housing seal with a pry
tool or slide hammer with a screw.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install adapter housing seal with Installer and
Handle C-4171.
(2) Install transfer case.
(3) Install propeller shaft with reference marks
aligned.
(4) Check fluid level.
(5) Remove support and lower vehicle.
EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Mark propeller shaft and pinion yoke for
installation reference and remove the propeller shaft.
(2) Remove extension housing seal with a pry tool
or a slide hammer and screw.
(3) Remove extension housing bushing with
Remover 8155 (Fig. 97).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install extension housing bushing with
Installer 8156 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 98).
(2) Install extension housing seal with Installer
8154 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 99).
(3) Install propeller shaft with reference marks
aligned.
(4) Check and fill transmission.
Fig. 97 EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING REMOVAL
1 - REMOVER
Fig. 98 Install Extension Housing Bushing
1 - HANDLE
2 - INSTALLER
3 - BUSHING
Fig. 99 EXTENSION HOUSING SEAL INSTALLER
1 - INSTALLER
2 - HANDLE
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