Section 1586 (G56 Manual Transmission - (Service Information) - 2500 Hd): Disassembly: Countershaft
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.
NOTE:
Bearings are the only component serviced on the countershaft.
- Remove countershaft rear housing bearing with Puller (special tool #6444, Puller, Bearing/Gear) (1), Plug (special tool #8513A, Insert, Crankshaft) (2), Puller Jaws (special tool #9597, Remover, Bearing) (3), Puller Collar (special tool #6444-8, Sleeve) (4), Puller Rods (special tool #6444-3, Rod, Long) and Puller Flange (special tool #6444-1, Puller, Base). Position Puller Jaws (special tool #9597, Remover, Bearing) around bearing and puller flange. Position puller collar around the puller jaws. Tighten the puller bolt and remove countershaft bearing.
- Remove countershaft first/reverse gear bearing oil slinger from countershaft.
- Remove countershaft front housing bearing with Puller (special tool #6444, Puller, Bearing/Gear) (1), Puller Collar (special tool #6444-8, Sleeve) (2), Puller Jaws (special tool #9597, Remover, Bearing) (3), Puller Rods (special tool #6444-3, Rod, Long) and Puller Flange (special tool #6444-1, Puller, Base). Position puller jaws around bearing and puller flange. Position puller collar around the puller jaws. Tighten the puller bolt and remove countershaft bearing.