Section 1680 (BW44-46 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 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 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 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 (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 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 front output shaft (1) into the front housing (2).
- Install the front output shaft retaining ring (1) on the front output shaft (2).
- Install the annulus gear (1).
- Install the annulus gear retainer (1).NOTE:
Bearing tabs face upward.
- Install the carrier assembly (2) and thrust bearing (1).
- Install the range shift fork (2), reduction hub and shift rail (1).
- Install main shaft (1).
- Install the shift assembly (1). Be sure the pin is seated in the case.
- Install the magnet (1).
- Install the oil pump assembly (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) onto the main shaft (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).
- Install the mode shift fork (1) onto the main shaft (2)
- Install the locking collar (1).
- Install the retaining ring (1).
- Clean mating surface of both case halves.
- Apply a thin bead of transfer case sealant.
- Install rear cover.
- Install all of the case half bolts (1) and tighten in a star pattern to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
- Install the rear output flange, if equipped.
- Install the flange dust seal (1), 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
- Stake the nut to the shaft to prevent the nut from backing off, if equipped.
- Install the fill (4) and drain (1) plugs.
- Install the shift motor (3), the four mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (84 in. lbs.).
- Install transfer case into vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .