Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
1. Position park pawl and spring in case and install park pawl shaft. Verify that end of spring with 90° bend is hooked to pawl and straight end of
spring is seated against case.
2. Install pawl shaft retaining bolt. Tighten bolt to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install park lock reaction plug. Note that plug has locating pin at rear. Be sure pin is seated in hole in case before installing snap ring.
4. Install reaction plug snap-ring. Compress snap ring only enough for installation; do not distort it.
5. Install new seal in gear case. Use Handle C-4171 and Installer C-3995-A, or equivalents to seat seal in case.
6. Verify that tab ends of rear bearing locating ring extend into access hole in gear case.
