D 350 Pickup V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 (1992)
Fig. 66 Installing front bearing cup in retainer
4.
Install bearing cup in front retainer with Driver Handle tool No. C-4171 and Installer tool No. C-4308 or equivalents.
Fig. 67 Installing bearing retainer oil seal
5.
Using Tool No. 6052 or equivalent, install new oil seal in front bearing retainer. Use one or two wood blocks to support retainer as shown.
Lubricate seal lip with petroleum jelly after installation.
6.
Clean contact surfaces of gear case and front bearing retainer with a wax and grease remover.
Fig. 68 Location of front retainer lube channel
7.
Apply Mopar Gasket Maker to flange surface of front bearing retainer.
8.
Install front bearing retainer over drive gear. Ensure retainer lube channel is at top-center (12 o'clock) position.
9.
Align front bearing retainer bolt holes and tap retainer into place with plastic mallet.
10.
Torque front bearing retainer bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
11.
Install mainshaft rear bearing cup in gear case and over bearing. Tap bearing cup into place with plastic mallet.
12.
Install rear bearing plate to hold mainshaft and rear bearing in position. Do not install any endplay shims at this time.
13.
Tighten rear bearing plate bolts securely, then place gear case in upright position. Cut a hole in bench to accept drive gear and front retainer,
or use C-clamps to secure transmission on bench. Do not leave transmission unsupported.
Fig. 69 Checking mainshaft endplay
14.
Mount dial indicator on rear of gear case, then position indicator plunger against inner race of rear bearing.
15.
Move mainshaft forward to remove all play, then zero dial indicator.
16.
Move mainshaft upward and observe dial indicator reading. Move mainshaft with pry tool positioned between drive gear and case.
17.
Endplay should be 0.002-0.006 inch. Select fit shims are available to adjust endplay if necessary.
