Input Gear/Low Range Assembly

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Assemble low range gear, input gear thrust washers, input gear and input gear retainer. See Fig 1.

Install low range gear snap-ring. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Low Range And Input Gear Assembly

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1 - THRUST WASHERS

2 - LOW RANGE GEAR

3 - INPUT GEAR

4 - RETAINER

Fig 2: Identifying Low Range Gear Snap-Ring

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1 - LOW RANGE GEAR SNAP-RING

Lubricate input gear and low range gears with automatic transmission fluid.
Start input gear shaft into front case bearing.
Press input gear shaft into front bearing.
Install new input gear snap ring. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Inspecting Input Gear Snap-Ring
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1 - INPUT GEAR

2 - SNAP-RING
Apply 3 mm (1/8 in.) wide bead of Mopar® gasket maker or silicone adhesive sealer to seal surface of front bearing retainer.
Install front bearing retainer. See Fig 4. Tighten retainer bolts to 16 ft. lbs. (21 N.m) torque.

Fig 4: Installing Front Bearing Retainer

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1 - FRONT BEARING RETAINER