Front Housing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
If mainshaft/bearings or countershaft/bearings are replaced, end-play measurements must taken to ensure proper bearing preload. Failure to follow these instructions will result in bearing damage.
- Install input shaft seal front housing bore (1) with Installer (special tool #9595, Installer, Seal) (2).
- Install input shaft retainer (1) and tighten bolts (2) to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- Install select end play shims into the countershaft bearing cup bore.
- Install countershaft bearing cup with Installer (special tool #9589, Installer, Bearing Cup) (1) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (2).
- Install input shaft bearing oil supply washer and select end play shims into mainshaft bearing cup bore.
- Install mainshaft bearing cup with Installer (special tool #9588, Installer, Bearing Cup) (1) and Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (2).
- Apply Mopar™ Gasket Maker to the rear housing sealing surface.
- Install front housing (1) onto the rear housing (2).
- Install housing bolts and tighten to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
- Install 5-6 shift fork pin bolts (1) into housing and tighten to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
- Remove shift rail (2) tie strap.
- On a 4x2 transmission shift two shift rails to lock the transmission in two gears. Then install flange (1) on output shaft (2) and tighten bolt to 260 N.m (190 ft. lbs.). Return shift rails to neutral position.
- Push shift tower boot (1) onto shift tower (2).
- Apply Mopar™ Gasket Maker to the shift tower opening.
- Install shift tower (2) and tighten bolts (1) to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- Install back up lamp switch (1) and bolt (2).