Lever, Transfer Case: Adjustments

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.

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1 - SHIFTER BOOT

2 - SHIFTER KNOB

3 - SHIFTER CONSOLE

4 - SHIFTER MECHANISM

5 - ALIGNMENT PIN

6 - TRANSFER CASE

Move shift lever into 2H position.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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Loosen shift rod lock bolt (2) at trunnion.
Check shift rod (4) fit in trunnion. Be sure rod does not bind in trunnion. Lubricate the shift rod and trunnion if necessary.
Verify that transfer case shift lever (3) is in 2H detent position. The 2H detent position on the transfer case shift arm is the second position from full forward.

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NOTE:
Shifter shown removed from vehicle for clarity.
Align the adjustment locating hole on the lower shifter lever (2) with the adjustment channel (4) on the shifter bracket assembly.
Insert an appropriately sized pin through the locating hole (2) into the adjustment channel (4) to hold the shifter in the correct position.

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Tighten shift rod lock bolt (2) to proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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Remove the locating pin from the adjustment channel and locating hole.
Check shift linkage operation. Be sure transfer case shifts into and operates properly in all ranges.