Section 1643 (BW44-47 Transfer Case - (Service Information) - 2500 Hd): Assembly
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:
When pressing bearings into the case, be sure to properly support the underside of the case half.
- Using (special tool #9598, Installer, Seal) (1) and an Arbor Press, install the front output shaft bearing (2) into the front case half (5).
- Using (special tool #9754, Installer, Seal) (3) and an Arbor Press, install the input shaft bearing (4) into the front case half (5).NOTE:
When pressing bearings into the case, be sure to properly support the underside of the case half.
- Using (special tool #9598, Installer, Seal) (1) and an Arbor Press, install the rear output shaft bearing (2) into the front case half (3).NOTE:
When pressing bearings into the case, be sure to properly support the underside of the case half.
- Using (special tool #9598, Installer, Seal) (1) and an Arbor Press, install the front output shaft rear support bearing (2) into the front case half (3).
- Using i (special tool #9754, Installer, Seal) (2) and (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (1), install input shaft seal (3).
- Using (special tool #10174, Installer, Seal, Rear Output) (1), install the front output shaft seal (2).
- If transfer case is equipped with a flange, and using (special tool #9672, Installer, Seal) (2) with (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (1), install rear output seal (3).
- If transfer case is equipped with a slip yoke, and using (special tool #9037, Installer, Dust Boot/Seal) (2) with (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (1), install the rear output seal (3).
- Install the shift shaft seal (1) in the case (2).
- Install the front output shaft (1) into the front housing (2).
- Install the front output shaft snap ring (1) on the front output shaft (2).
- Install the shift fork lever (1).
- Install the manual shift lever (1) in the case through the shift fork lever.
- Tighten the retaining screw (1) to 10 N.m (96 in. lbs).
- Install the detent spring (1) and roller (2) in the shift assembly.
- Install the detent spring (1) in the pocket in the case.
- Install the annulus gear (1).
- Install the annulus gear retainer (1).NOTE:
Bearing tabs face upward.
- Install the carrier thrust bearing (1) from the center of the planetary (2).
- Install the planetary carrier (1) into the annulus gear (2).
- With the shifter (1) rotated fully, install the lower shift fork (2), and the reduction hub (3) as an assembly.
- Install the main shaft (1).
- Install the shift shaft (1).
- Install the magnet (1).
- Install the oil pump (1).NOTE:
There are three alignment tabs and an oil pump hose pass through incorporated into the support that prevent the structure from rotating once installed.
- Install the center bearing support assembly (2) on the mainshaft (1).NOTE:
Chain and gears are patterned and must be installed correctly. Blue links on the chain must be installed facing upward.
- Install the chain (2), the front out put gear (1) and main shaft gear (3) as an assembly.
- Install the mode shift fork, spring and sleeve (1) on the main shaft (2).
- Install the locking collar (1).
- Install the retaining ring (1).
- Clean the mating surface of both case halves.
- Apply a thin bead of transfer case sealant.
- Install the rear cover.
- Install all of the case half bolts and tighten in a star pattern to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
- Install the position switch (1) and tighten to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
- Install the output flange, if equipped.
- Install the flange dust seal, if equipped.
- Install the flange spacer (1), if equipped.
- Install the rear output flange nut (1) and tighten to 241 N.m (178 ft. lbs.), if equipped.
- Install the transfer case into vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .